Saco, Coastal city in York County, Maine, US
Saco sits at the mouth of the Saco River along Maine's coast and connects residential areas, beaches, and forest sections. Multiple bridges span the waterway, linking it with neighboring Biddeford and defining the town's shape.
The settlement was founded in 1630 by the Plymouth Company and served as an administrative center under Sir Ferdinando Gorges from 1636 to 1653. This early period shaped the region's structure and heritage.
The York Institute Museum displays objects and artworks from 1780 to 1820, representing the region's early American craftsmanship traditions.
Saco Transportation Center offers train connections to Portland and Boston via the Downeaster service. The town is easy to reach from Interstate 95 and can be explored by car or rail.
In 1827, the town produced about 21 million feet of sawn lumber and became a major production center for New England's shipbuilding industry. This lumber processing significantly shaped the local economy and growth.
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