Approaching the Main House

St. Nicholas Abbey is not a religious institution. Built in 1660 as a private home, the plantation has remained a family residence throughout its 350+ year history. The current name was created by Charles and Sarah Cave, who took ownership of the property in 1834. It is believed they combined the existing name “Nicholas Plantation”, “St. Nicholas Parish” (where Sarah's family lived in England), and “Bath Abbey” (where the couple married) to create the name “St. Nicholas Abbey”.