Creation of Cumberland and Lincoln Counties in Maine
- When
- 1760
- Where
- Cumberland County, Maine; Lincoln County, Maine
- Episodes
- 2
In 1760, the Massachusetts General Court created Cumberland and Lincoln Counties in Maine from portions of York County. Cumberland was named for William, Duke of Cumberland, while Lincoln honored the English city and Governor Thomas Pownall's birthplace.
Episodes
- Creation of Cumberland County
Cumberland County was founded in 1760 from part of York County and named for the Duke of Cumberland.
- Creation of Lincoln County
Lincoln County was founded in 1760 from part of York County and named after the English city of Lincoln.
Background and detail
Naming Conventions. Cumberland County received its name in honor of William, Duke of Cumberland, a son of King George II. Lincoln County was named after the English city of Lincoln, which was the birthplace of Massachusetts Bay Provincial Governor Thomas Pownall.
People involved
- William, Duke of Cumberland · Namesake of Cumberland County
- Thomas Pownall · Governor whose birthplace inspired Lincoln County's name
Sources
- Cumberland County, Maine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Lincoln County, Maine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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