Historic Property

Wilde Kind Farm was built by Dr. William McClellan in 1830 after he graduated from Bowdoin Medical School. His son, William McClellan, the 24th Attorney General of the State of Maine, was born in the house in 1832. In its almost 200 years the house has served as a Public House, Hotel, Stagecoach stop, and farm. The house has many of its original elements and is in the process of being lovingly updated and where possible restored.

Black and white portrait of William H. McLellan, an older man with a mustache and beard, wearing a suit and bow tie.
A historical map of Litchfield County showing property owners and buildings, with a scale of 25 rods to 1 inch.
Historical map of Litchfield Co. in black and white with handwritten labels indicating locations, buildings, and landmarks, including houses, stores, and roads.
A page from a historical book about the town of Litchfield, detailing the biography of Dr. William McLellan, including his birth, education, marriage, residence, career, and children, with a specific highlight on the house called 'Billings'.
A historical document about Hon. W. H. McLellan, mentioning his birth in Litchfield, education, law practice, and political career.
A US census document for the property, showing it was a hotel at the time. With entries including the name David Billing and others, written in cursive on graph paper.