Low Point

Low Point is 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

See also

• List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Avalon Peninsula

External links

• Baccalieu Trail
• Historical Baccalieu Trail
• Newfoundland Heritage Site
• Dictionary of Newfoundland English

Coordinates: 48°03′36″N 52°57′24″W / 48.06000°N 52.95667°W / 48.06000; -52.95667