Liverpools All Over The World

General

Everyone knows that Liverpool is the centre of the universe, being the most important city not only in England but anywhere on the planet.

What not everyone might realise, though, is that there is more than one Liverpool in existence.

Sure, the other ones don’t matter as much as the one that stands on the bank of the River Mersey, protected by the Liverbirds and boasting two cathedrals, two football clubs and a Fab Four.

Just because they aren’t lucky enough to be us doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve to be talked about, however.

The question is, how many are there any why did they come to be named that in the first place?

There are 19 Places Called Liverpool

Remarkably, there are actually 19 different Liverpools around the world, with some countries even having more than one. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then you can take it to the bank that Liverpool is being flattered from Australia to Bolivia, America to Sweden.

Here is a look at all 18 Liverpools in existence in numerous places around the planet, including information on where they got their name from if it’s available, but not including the main one:

Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia

In some ways, it is perhaps not all that surprising that Australia has a Liverpool given the fact that it was essentially a British colony for so many years. It is the oldest urban settlement in the country, having been founded in the November of 1810 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, who created it as an agricultural centre. He chose to name it after Robert Banks Jenkinson, who was the Earl of Liverpool and the Secretary of State for the Colonies; the Liverpool River in the Northern Territories was also named after him. Some of the architecture of the area is even based around that of the original Liverpool, with many of them now being considered to be heritage-listed sites.

Mount Liverpool, Snowdrift Range, New Zealand

Also boasting an antipodean location is Mount Sweden, which is part of New Zealand’s Snowdrift Range. Whereas the Liverpool in nearby Australia is one that has plenty of people living in it and even more passing through, the one in New Zealand is decided barren. In fact, this isn’t somewhere that people live so much as pass through in order to take advantage of the incredible views of the Matukituki Valley and nearby peaks. The Liverpool Hut is beloved of hikers, boasting ten bunk beds that they can take advantage of on their way through the area.

@marieisaway There are around 1000 huts 🏠 in New Zealand, and spending a night in one (or many) is truly a must-do for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers! It’s one of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of this country. 🙌🏻 📍Liverpool Hut, Mount Aspiring National Park — New Zealand #liverpoolhut #wanaka #mountaspiringnationalpark #newzealandhikes #newzealandhike #newzealandtravel ♬ hendriksvibes – hendriksvibes

Liverpool, Motala Municipality, Sweden

If you find yourself in Sweden’s Motala Municipality at any point, you might want to head along and visit the neighbourhood of Liverpool. It isn’t one of the biggest ‘Liverpools’ on our list, but the Motala Church is a fun place to visit and you can head around three kilometres away to the Varamobaden beach if the weather is favourable.

Liverpool Land, Greenland

If you mention a peninsula to most people in Liverpool then they will automatically find themselves thinking about the Wirral, which is located on the other side of the River Mersey. To those in Greenland, though, Liverpool Land is also a peninsula, bounded by the appropriately named Carlsberg Fjord to the North-West, Scoresby Sound in the South, Kangerterajiva in the South-West, Jameson Land in the West and the Greenland Sea to the East. As you might imagine, it is mostly uninhabited.

Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada

There is an argument that the Liverpool found in Canada’s Nova Scotia is the one that has the most complex history apart from the one on the banks of the River Mersey. It was founded as a seasonal camp for the native Mi’kmaq and was known as Ogomkigeak, but after the Expulsion of the Acadians in 1755, New England Planters founded Liverpool and named it Lingley. It was renamed as Liverpool after the city in England, largely because this one also runs along its own Mersey River, which was seen as too much of a coincidence to ignore. It became in incorporated town in 1897.

Liverpool, New York, United States of America

There are more Liverpools in Central and South America than anywhere else in the world, with the lakeside village on the outskirts of New York arguably being one that is most similar to the Merseyside one in terms of the attitudes of the people. There are a little under 3,000 people that live there, with more than 35,000 people travelling through it on a daily basis. It was originally known as Little Ireland before being renamed, with Liverpool Village Hall having been built in around 1860. According to The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States by Henry Gannett, the name was taken directly from the original Liverpool.

Liverpool, Indiana, United States of America

The original county seat of Lake County in the state of Indiana, Liverpool was also one of the oldest towns in the region. At the beginning of 1836 the land was still owned by a Native American tribe, but in under the Treaty of Tippecanoe John Chapman bought a parcel of land with the aim being to build a city that would rival Chicago. He platted Liverpool close to the Little Calumet River and Deep River, but by 1837 Liverpool’s brief period of significance was over. In essence, it doesn’t really exist any more, but there is a neighbourhood of Lake Station in the same location that is often referred to as Liverpool by the locals.

Liverpool, Illinois, United States of America

When the US Census was carried out in 2020, it was found that 94 people lived in the village of Liverpool in Fulton County, Illinois. It was first settled in 1826, with many mills established over the following decade. In 1850 what was known as a plank road was established to link Liverpool to nearby Canton. If you fancy visiting all of the Liverpools around the world then this one will see you take US Route 24 or Illinois Route 78, whilst the closest airport is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport. Of course, if you’re travelling internationally then you’re more likely to aim for one of Chicago’s two major airport options.

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— Live Storm Chasers (@LiveStormChaser) March 31, 2023

Liverpool, Alabama, United States of America

Located in Macon County in Alabama is a neighbourhood called, unsurprisingly, Liverpool. It is found close to cities such as Goodwin, Mount Andrew and Tuskegee. Whilst the exact etymology of the name isn’t known, it is more than possible that it has something to do with the ship Alabama, which was built at Cammell Lairds on Merseyside. It was an open secret that it was to be a Confederate raider ship, sailing when it was revealed that a US warship named Tuscarora was on its way to stop it. It’s also possible it had nothing to do with that, of course, but where’s the fun in that version of the story?

Liverpool, Louisiana, United States of America

Until 1779, the eight West Florida parishes in Louisiana were a British Colony. With that in mind, it is perhaps not all that surprising that there is an area called Liverpool in one of those parishes. It is where you’ll find the Museum of Mechanical History, but little else. The area is located close to the Tickfaw River, within the parish of St Helena, which bears no relation to St Helens in Merseyside. Instead, that parish is named after a tropical island in the South Atlantic Ocean which is volcanic in nature; much like some of the people from St Helens.

Liverpool, Texas, United States of America

Less than 500 people live in Liverpool, Texas. It is, as you might imagine, a small hamlet and does not take up a huge amount of space. It began life in 1827 when it was founded as a trading post, then seven years later a settlement existed there before a schoolteacher was hired in 1836 before it was formally established the following year. It is named after the English city and can be found along the Union Pacific Railroad. The population of the town declined after the American Civil War, to the point that just 20 people lived there in 1884. There is a US Post Office, a City Hall, a Municipal Court and both a police and fire department.

Liverpool, Pennsylvania, United States of America

In the North-East corner of Perry County in Pennsylvania, you will find the borough of Liverpool. It is part of the metropolitan statistical area of Harrisburg-Carlisle and when the 2020 Census was carried out there were fewer than 1,000 inhabitants. It was settled by a group of Liverpudlians in 1808, who named it after the city that they had left back home in England. The Stailey family were responsible for its creation and would no doubt have been delighted to see it grow and grow in the years that followed. A church, schoolhouse and businesses were built as more people moved in there.

East Liverpool, Ohio, United States of America

A city in the South-Eastern part of Columbia County, Ohio, East Liverpool lies along the Ohio River where the state intersects with Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It is known for its pottery industry, being one of the largest in the United States at one point. The city’s founding can be traced back to 1798, which was when an Irishman named Thomas Fawcett bought 1,100 acres of land in Jefferson County. It was originally called St. Clair, but it was renamed Liverpool in 1816 after the one that we all know and love. There was already a Liverpool Township in Medina County in Ohio, so the postal service added the ‘East’ to ensure things didn’t get mixed up.

@ashleynoel742 Four floors of amazing! Check out this antique mall in East Liverpool, Ohio! #thrifttok #fyp #foryou #eastliverpool #antique #ebayreseller #thrifting ♬ Time Goes “Bye” – Jex Nwalor

Liverpool, Limón, Costa Rica

Limón is the capital city of the Limón Province in Costa Rica. It is the country’s seventh largest city, boasting nearly 100,000 inhabitants, with roots in Italian, Chinese and Jamaican cultures. In some ways, therefore, it has links to Liverpool thanks to the melting pot nature of the society before you even get to the fact that there is a suburb there named after it. On top of that, there is also the fact that it is a port area, with three port terminals on offer for anchoring cruise ships and other vessels. There is even a football team in the city, albeit one called Limón Black Star rather than anything to do with Merseyside.

Liverpool, Caldas, Colombia

Head to Colombia and you will be have plenty of things to busy yourself with, but one of them might well be the chance to visit Liverpool. It is a small area within the Department of Caldas, which is another way of referring to the regions of the country. Caldas itself has six districts and 27 municipalities, with Liverpool hiding amongst them. Other than the fact that it exists, there isn’t a huge amount that we can tell you about it.

Liverpool, Amapa, Brazil

Modern day Liverpool FC has enjoyed more than a few Brazilians playing for the club, such as Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho, whilst Everton fans have cheered on the likes of Allan and Richarlison. None of those players are the reason why there is a Liverpool in Brazil, but they are proof of the fact that there are more than a few connections between the two places.

Liverpool, Pando, Bolivia

It is highly unlikely that you will just stumble across the Liverpool that is located in the Pando region of Bolivia, on account of the fact that it is located in one of the country’s most remote areas. Whilst adventurous travellers who like nature might find themselves there, other tourists probably won’t. The population isn’t particularly large, but you can get easy access rot the likes of San Juan, Bolivar and Porto Velho.

Liverpool, Guyana

Arguably the most surprising thing about the Liverpool in Guyana isn’t that it exists, but rather it has friendly relations with with a neighbouring village called Manchester. Located on the Corentyne Coast and about 18 miles from New Amsterdam, around 1,000 people live in Liverpool. People that live there are likely to travel to Manchester and Lancaster in order to get healthcare or engage in trade.

My #BlackHistoryMonthUK salute for today goes to James Clarke (1886-1946)

James Clarke was born in Guyana.
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When he was 14, he was stowed away on a ship bound for Liverpool and was adopted by an Irish family living in the Scotland Road area. pic.twitter.com/RVIvrX8WTg

— Sinai Fleary 🇬🇩🇻🇨 (@S_Fleary1) October 21, 2024