Welcome! You are about to see the story of a small community on the mid-coast of Maine that has prospered since its first settlement in 1762. Inspired by the area’s incomparable beauty, people have taken pretty good care of themselves and each other. This includes the use of local resources to craft the homes, schools and churches that dot the Falls Bridge Road, connecting the towns of Blue Hill and Brooklin.
Who were these first settlers in the South Blue Hill area? They were mainly of English, Irish and Scottish ancestry. The rocky coast and close access to good fishing and hunting must have appealed to them. There were also trees for building materials. We know that in 1763, John Roundy and Joseph Wood built a mill on what we now call Mill Island, a piece of land nestled between Conary Cove and Blue Hill Falls. There were no bridges. Early property lots were laid out in 80 acre parcels. Only three (3) of these lots are left intact today and they extend from Blue Hill Bay to the Salt Pond.
The photos include those gathered of the area known as Blue Hill Falls (north of the Falls Bridge) and South Blue Hill (south of the Falls Bridge - to the Brooklin Town Line) and located on the Blue Hill Neck.
Who were these first settlers in the South Blue Hill area? They were mainly of English, Irish and Scottish ancestry. The rocky coast and close access to good fishing and hunting must have appealed to them. There were also trees for building materials. We know that in 1763, John Roundy and Joseph Wood built a mill on what we now call Mill Island, a piece of land nestled between Conary Cove and Blue Hill Falls. There were no bridges. Early property lots were laid out in 80 acre parcels. Only three (3) of these lots are left intact today and they extend from Blue Hill Bay to the Salt Pond.
The photos include those gathered of the area known as Blue Hill Falls (north of the Falls Bridge) and South Blue Hill (south of the Falls Bridge - to the Brooklin Town Line) and located on the Blue Hill Neck.
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See the Poem "Bluehill" posted to the "Other Information" Tab above - see MORE.
NEW! A new page will be developed - over time - to show parts of Blue Hill Falls and South Blue Hill in a format similar to the Screen Show to the right. Some a repeat and some NEW to many.
UPCOMING EVENTS for 2019Bridge Advisory Committee (BAC) Meetings
17 October (Thurs) - Blue Hill Town Hall 6PM MDOT-requested meeting of the Falls Bridge Advisory Committee Topic: Bridge Aesthetics. All Files to support all Bridge Meetings are Posted! Note: The public is welcome at BAC meetings. Central Hall Schedule - 2019 28 September (Sat) - 8am-1pm Yard Sale 29 September (Sun) - 8am-12pm Yard Sale 7 October - 7pm Annual Meeting 8 December - Cookie Exchange CLICK HERE for:
Blue Hill Falls Bridge Meeting Minutes & Supporting Files ALL meeting information has been posted! 
Photo above by Jim Murray
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Things do Change.
Remember when the Boathouse on Conary Cove was Gray? It's now Red! 
Drone Photo above by Butler Smythe
Get your copy at:
1. Fairwinds Florist, Blue Hill, Maine 2. Sleigh Bell Shoppe, South Blue Hill, Maine $8 each or three (3) for $20 - a Great Deal! |
Photo above by Jim Murray