As part of the town of Standish, the village of Steep Falls has a history that relies heavily on the Saco River and its mills. While Standish was incorporated in 1785, Steep Falls village settlement did not occur until the 1820s, with the construction of the first sawmill in 1826. Here’s an old picture of the Maine Central Railroad Station in Steep Falls, as it looked before it was destroyed. (Information from the Steep Falls History website on the Internet)