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.
Painesville, the administrative center of the county, was named in honor of General Paine. The county was subsequently divided into six townships: Perry, LeRoy, Painesville, Mentor, Kirtland, and Concord.