Although it has not been possible to determine the exact construction date of the Casto House, it certainly dates from the earliest days of Bakersville. Research done by Joan Berkey, a house historian, supports the conclusion that it was probably built between 1750 and 1820, possibly by Clement Ireland (?-1835). Hosea Casto (1814-1857) purchased 4.5 acres from Clement Ireland in 1835, and, in 1842, acquired an adjoining acre, which suggests the addition of a house on the original 4.5 acre lot.
After Hosea Casto's death, the property passed to his son Jacob (1846-1917), then to Jacob's son Joseph (1894-1969). Joseph's wife Marian Morgan Casto continued to live in the house until her death in 1995, when the property was inherited by Charles Doerr. In 1996, the Charles Doerr family very generously donated the historic Casto House to Northfield, with the stipulation that it be moved from its New Road location. The property was being sold and the house, if not moved, woulod be demolished to make way for new construction. On August 22, 1996, the house was moved to Birch Grove Park, adjacent to the Northfield Museum. Four years later, the Northfield museum and Casto House re-opened.
After Hosea Casto's death, the property passed to his son Jacob (1846-1917), then to Jacob's son Joseph (1894-1969). Joseph's wife Marian Morgan Casto continued to live in the house until her death in 1995, when the property was inherited by Charles Doerr. In 1996, the Charles Doerr family very generously donated the historic Casto House to Northfield, with the stipulation that it be moved from its New Road location. The property was being sold and the house, if not moved, woulod be demolished to make way for new construction. On August 22, 1996, the house was moved to Birch Grove Park, adjacent to the Northfield Museum. Four years later, the Northfield museum and Casto House re-opened.