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Our Community. History of Belfast. Early History. In the spring of 1770, Belfast was settled by Scottish-Irish families from Londonderry, New Hampshire. Legend has it that the name Belfast, after the Northern Ireland city, was chosen by a coin-toss.
About. Discover the cozy mid-coast harbor of Belfast, Maine! Nestled along the picturesque coast of Midcoast Maine in Waldo County, Belfast invites you to discover its captivating beauty. This charming city, spanning approximately 17 square miles, is home to a thriving community of around 6,700 residents.
Sep 12, 2011 · [BELL-fast] is a city in Waldo County and its county seat, incorporated as a town on June 29, 1773 and as Maine’s eighth city on April 3, 1852. In 1845 it set off land to form part of Searsport. It was named by James Miller, an early settler, for his native city in Ireland.**
