The county seat, Painesville, was named after General Paine, and the county was divided further with the creation of Perry, LeRoy, Painesville, Mentor, Kirtland, and Concord Townships.
The county's central location, Painesville, was designated after General Paine, and the area was further partitioned into smaller administrative units, including Perry, LeRoy, Painesville, Mentor, Kirtland, and Concord Townships.