Between the XVI and XX century, the Site of the Calhau da Ribeira de São Jorge has commercial and industrial activities very relevant to Santana county.

In the XX century, this place lost his monopoly because of the construction of the new regional street.

Actually, the Site of the Calhau da Ribeira de São Jorge it`s a place of reference with rich historic elements such as: The Ruins of the Old Mill; Warehouse; The Fountain;  Bridge of the XVI century above the Ribeira de São Jorge.