What's in a name: Maryland counties

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Allegany County — including Cumberland (pictured) — was created off a portion of Washington County in 1789. In the Lenape Indian language, it translates to “beautiful stream." (Algerina Perna / Baltimore Sun)

Part of a series looking at the history of names of places and things in Maryland. Here's a look at the origin of our county names. For more information: <a href="http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/01glance/chron/html/chronloc.html" target="_blank">Maryland State Archives</a> See more: <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bal-whats-in-a-name-storygallery.html" target="_blank">The names of our counties, bridges, waterways and more.</a>