Low Point, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Low Point, Newfoundland and Labrador
Low Point coord|48|03.60|N|52|57.40|W| an unincorporated town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada located on a spit of land overlooking a small bay called Bay de Verde Bight. Low Point is a fishing village that has experienced resettlement over a longer period as residents moved to larger areas.
History
Timeline
* 1838 and 1848 – Hard times are experienced from fishery failures combined with crop failures.
* 1843 – A school is constructed.
* 1869 – The population is listed as 64.
* 1999 – 3 families in residence at Low Point.
Towns and Communities nearby
* Bay de Verde
* Red Head Cove
* Daniel's Cove
* Old Perlican
* Grates Cove
* Caplin Cove
ee also
* List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador
* Avalon Peninsula
External links
* [http://www.aroundthebay.ca/btta/booklet/index.htm Baccalieu Trail]
* [http://collections.ic.gc.ca/baccalieutrail/home.html Historical Baccalieu Trail]
* [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/ Newfoundland Heritage Site]
* [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/dictionary/ Dictionary of Newfoundland English]
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