Laurenceton: Located on the shores of the Bay of Exploits, Laurenceton was originally known as Kite Cove.

It was renamed, in 1911, in honour of Reverend Laurence Coughlan who established a Methodist Mission in the town in the 1880s. One can only assume that there were more than one Kite Cove, however, this was the only one found by the research team.

According to the Roots website, it is believed that the community was settled in the 1850s and grew fairly quickly: " As of 1874, Kite Cove had 65 inhabitants which increased to 120 in 1884.

In 1886, J.P. Howley, a government geologist and surveyor, reported abundant timber and good farmland in the area. During his visit, he recorded 13 acres under cultivation. Howley proposed a road be constructed from Norris Arm to Burnt Arm and Kite Cove due to the relatively large population and expanding forestry industry in the area.

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

Address of this page: http://nl.ruralroutes.com/Laurenceton