Saco, Coastal city in York County, Maine, US
Saco stretches along the Saco River with beaches, forests, and urban sections, connecting to neighboring Biddeford through multiple bridges over the waterway.
The settlement, established in 1630 by the Plymouth Company at the mouth of the Saco River, operated as a governmental center for Sir Ferdinando Gorges from 1636 to 1653.
The York Institute Museum contains Federal period artifacts and artworks from 1780 to 1820, representing the region's early American decorative traditions.
The Saco Transportation Center provides train connections to Portland and Boston via the Downeaster service, with access from Interstate 95.
In 1827, Saco produced 21 million feet of sawn lumber, establishing itself as a principal manufacturing hub for New England's shipbuilding industry.
Location: York County
Inception: 1630
Elevation above the sea: 20 m
Website: https://sacomaine.org
GPS coordinates: 43.51056,-70.44500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
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