It is really not known how the
name for this state originated. One theory suggests that the state
was named by French colonists after the French province of Mayne.
Another mentions that "Main" was a common term to describe a
mainland.
Michael
Leighton Licensed realtor selling
Cape Cod condos since 1997
Realty Executives - Cape Cod
PO Box 1270, 15 Cape Lane, Brewster, MA 02631
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