Numerous mills were built on Skowhegan Island , which separates the river into north and south channels .
Skowhegan Falls provided water power for industry , and Skowhegan developed into a mill town .
Numerous mills were built on Skowhegan   , which separates the river into north and south channels .
Skowhegan Falls provided water power for industry , and Skowhegan developed into a mill town .