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 what is now known as the Falls Bridge Road which connects the towns of Blue Hill and Brooklin.
Who were these first settlers in the 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 the Blue Hill Falls. There were no bridges then and 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 below include those gathered of the area known as Blue Hill Falls (north & west of the Falls Bridge) and South Blue Hill (south of the Falls Bridge) - located on the Blue Hill Neck. The area had two schools and the Blue Hill Falls Post Office in 1881. The schools (SH) are noted with arrows on the map below. Neither exist today as a PO, though the Blue Hill Falls building is still there but moved back off the road and has light blue siding. The Blue Hill Falls school noted on the map at the head of Conary Cove, is depicted in the slideshow below as is the Post Office.
Who were these first settlers in the 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 the Blue Hill Falls. There were no bridges then and 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 below include those gathered of the area known as Blue Hill Falls (north & west of the Falls Bridge) and South Blue Hill (south of the Falls Bridge) - located on the Blue Hill Neck. The area had two schools and the Blue Hill Falls Post Office in 1881. The schools (SH) are noted with arrows on the map below. Neither exist today as a PO, though the Blue Hill Falls building is still there but moved back off the road and has light blue siding. The Blue Hill Falls school noted on the map at the head of Conary Cove, is depicted in the slideshow below as is the Post Office.
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Drone Photo above by Butler Smythe
MDOT Rendition of New Falls Bridge
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Photos above by Jim Murray
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To see the Poem "Bluehill"
go to "Other Information" page under the "MORE" tab. Central Hall Upcoming Events for 2022
Yard Sales Sept 23rd (Saturday) 8am-1pm Sept 24th (Sunday) 8am-12pm Public Bean Suppers July 16th (Saturday) August 20th (Saturday) CLICK HERE for:
Blue Hill Falls Bridge Meeting Minutes & Supporting Files ALL meeting and Report information have been posted. The contractor is Cianbro and construction has started. VIDEOS Notes:
1. Blue Hill Falls Plus video - 7 min long with music... 2. Kayaking video - listen for conversation near end & watch winter hazard.... 3. Refresh/reload web page using righthand circular element. YouTube video will return for viewing. |
Things do Change.
Remember when the Boathouse on Conary Cove was Gray? It's now Red! |
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!
1. Fairwinds Florist, Blue Hill, Maine
2. Sleigh Bell Shoppe, South Blue Hill, Maine
$8 each or three (3) for $20 - a Great Deal!