Ochre Pit Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Ochre Pit Cove is located in Conception Bay in the Bay de Verde area.
The community derives its name from the red colour of its soil which is caused by its high iron content.
tribe.
The Beothuk's of Ochre Pit Cove had an annual ochring ceremony. Once a year all members of the tribe received a new application of red ochre on the face and body.
The Post office was located in Carbonear around 1864. The first Waymaster in 1882 was Josiah Garlkand. In 1891 the first Postmistress was Bridget Perfect on May 30, 1891. It had a population of 158 in 1956.
The community derives its name from the red colour of its soil which is caused by its high iron content.
History
The area was originally inhabited by the BeothukBeothuk
The Beothuk were one of the aboriginal peoples in Canada. They lived on the island of Newfoundland at the time of European contact in the 15th and 16th centuries...
tribe.
The Beothuk's of Ochre Pit Cove had an annual ochring ceremony. Once a year all members of the tribe received a new application of red ochre on the face and body.
The Post office was located in Carbonear around 1864. The first Waymaster in 1882 was Josiah Garlkand. In 1891 the first Postmistress was Bridget Perfect on May 30, 1891. It had a population of 158 in 1956.