War Memorial

Historical marker location:

Saco, Maine

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Beach Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.)

1775 - 1865.

Maine was once a major shipbuilding center: In the 19th century, Maine was one of the world's leading shipbuilding centers, producing thousands of wooden ships that sailed around the world. Many of the old shipyards can still be seen along the coast today.