Plate Cove East, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Plate Cove East is a small community located in Bonavista Bay
, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is part of the federal electoral riding of Bonavista--Gander--Grand Falls--Windsor.
It has a population of approximately 120 people. In 1940 it had a population of 389. Some of the industries in the community include fishing and farming. There is a fishery nearby in Plate Cove West.
This little village has a large number of families named Philpott, or Philpot. A common family name found in Plate Cove West, Newfoundland and Labrador
is Keough. The Keoughs are distant relatives of the Philpotts. There are also a number of Dooleys, Russels and Murpheys.
The town has a primarily Catholic population with some Anglicans.
The next come home year is tentatively set for July of 2012.
Plate Cove East is also the repository of a number of unique folk songs. Many of these songs were collected in the 1970s.
Bonavista Bay
Bonavista Bay is a large bay located on the northeast coast of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It opens directly onto the Atlantic Ocean....
, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is part of the federal electoral riding of Bonavista--Gander--Grand Falls--Windsor.
It has a population of approximately 120 people. In 1940 it had a population of 389. Some of the industries in the community include fishing and farming. There is a fishery nearby in Plate Cove West.
This little village has a large number of families named Philpott, or Philpot. A common family name found in Plate Cove West, Newfoundland and Labrador
Plate Cove West, Newfoundland and Labrador
Plate Cove West is a village located west of Catalina. The first Postmistress was Catherine Jane Walsh.The population of Plate Cove West is approximately 174 residents as of 2010. Most residents are employed buy the local fish plant or as fishermen...
is Keough. The Keoughs are distant relatives of the Philpotts. There are also a number of Dooleys, Russels and Murpheys.
The town has a primarily Catholic population with some Anglicans.
The next come home year is tentatively set for July of 2012.
Plate Cove East is also the repository of a number of unique folk songs. Many of these songs were collected in the 1970s.