English Harbour: English Harbour is located in Trinity Bay on Trinity Point, on the eastern coast of Bonavista Bay. The actual date of settlement is unknown; however, it is known that it was used as a fishing station in the 1500s.

Likewise, why it was named English Harbour was chosen has not been confirmed, however, it would be a logical choice given who some of the first settlers were from. In Sir John Berry's census of 1675, it is reported that there were 2 planters and their wives, 19 men, 2 children, 4 boats and 2 stages.

According to material presented in the ENL, around 1800 there was a small school chapel; and by 1829 there was a new Church of England Church, know as St. Silas in the community.

In 1877 a new society was established in town- the Total Abstinence Mutual Improvement Society - and at one time there were 150 members. It was dissolved in 1967, however, it is unknown how many members there were a dissolution!

The population of English Harbour peaked in 1891, with 413 residents. In 2016 there were 139 residents decrease of 5.4) in 73 dwellings.

Approximately 5 km southeast of English Harbour, is Horse Chops - an area of rugged coastline known for a distinctive rock formation, including the infamous Naked Man" rock, that is said to resemble the body of a man!

Used with permission from "Uncovering the Origin of 1001 Unique Place Names in Newfoundland and Labrador" 2021 Jennifer Leigh Hill

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