1869: With the establishment of
provinces and Districts in Hokkaido, Tsugaru District (identical to modern Matsumae Town) and Fukushima District (identical to modern Fukushima Town and
Shiriuchi in
Kamiiso District) were set up.
1881: Shiriuchi Village and Shōkokuishi (?) Village (小谷石村) (split off from Fukushima Village) transferred to
Kamiiso District. The remaining area of Fukushima District and Tsugaru District were merged to form Matsumae District.
1897: Matsumae Subprefecture established containing only Matsumae District.