Community Profiles
Jackson's Cove
Trail: Springdale HWY 390
Mayor: Edward Patey
Deputy Mayor: Chester Batstone
Councillors: Neil Batstone, Randy Osmond, Barry Noble,Donald Patey, Lorrie Robinson
Address: P.O Box 34, A0J 1G0
Telephone: (709) 624-5246
Fax: (709) 624-5440
Availability: Anytime
Introduction
Harry's Harbour, Jackson's Cove, Langdon's Cove, Silverdale, and Nicky’s Nose Cove. When looking at these communities, one realizes how close they are together. They are located within a five mile radius on the same coastline. The community of Jackson's Cove is over 200 years old; it was settled in approximately 1711.
Although many of the people in this area rely on a variety of the primary industries, most of the people are employed in the fishery. This area is located on the Northeast Atlantic with a beautiful coastline. These communities are rich in culture, much of which can be viewed at the J.T. Upward Museum.
Population:
N/A at this time
Local History:
Fishing, farming and lumbering community located near promontory separating Green Bay from Western Arm. Jackson's Cove was first listed in the Census in 1857 with a population of 37.
Langdon's Cove, with Nicky's Nose, was first recorded in 1874 with 23 people. Silverdale (Bear Cove until 1921) was listed in 1891 with 29 people. Tradition holds that the first English visitor to Jackson's Cove wore three jackets and the community was originally named Jacket's Cove. Langdon's Cove got its name from the surname Langdon.
English settlers were drawn to the area by easy access to fishing grounds, but by 1869 they were farming. In the 1860's people were attracted by the flurry of copper mining in the Green Bay area, with five mines opening near Jackson's Cove. Two of these were:
in 1876, the Swatridge mine opened but closed the following winter.
In 1878, the Colchester mine was opened by Betts Cove Mining Company.
Even though mining was prominent in the area, the fishery remained a principal source of employment. When a fishplant was built in nearby Harry's Harbour in the late 1970's it replaced individual fishing facilities. Before this the fishermen took their catch to Nipper's Harbour or Little Bay Islands.
Farming eventually became a major source of employment. The area has rich soil and in 1911, 104 acres were under cultivation. By the 1950's a government land clearing policy made a tractor available and many more acres were cultivated.
The first English settlers in the area were Wesleyan. They built a church in 1869 and a school in 1901. The Salvation Army came in 1891 and built a church in 1921. In the 1950's children attended two United Church one-room schools at Jackson's Cove and Silverdale.
Community Services
The community's form of Municipal Government is a Local Service District which services four communities, Jackson's Cove, Langdon's Cove, Silverdale, and Nick's Nose Cove. There is a joint volunteer fire department between the four communities.
Although these communities are under one Municipal Government they each have pride to keep their own community name and identity. There are no paid employees with the council but all work is done voluntarily. The council charges a service fee of $19 a month for garbage collection and fire protection. There are 75 households in the community with 73 of these occupied. Average value of a home is $40 - $50,000 to build. There is one mobile home located in the community. The community's water supply is pumped from a chlorine treated artesian well. All households are connected. All households in the community have their own septic tanks. Garbage is collected once a week.
The Fire Department Volunteers are notified by telephone. The department is equipped with a fire truck with a tank that holds 500 gallons of water. They also use a pump that is connected to a pond or the salt water. They have another truck with a ladder and pumps. The five communities are serviced by the RCMP Detachment in Springdale. The residents have to travel to the Medical Clinic in Springdale, 30 miles away, for medical assistance. Mail is picked up at Supermail Boxes. Money orders and stamps are purchased at Harry's Harbour. The local newspaper the Nor'wester is delivered to the communities once a week. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro provides the communities with electricity. Its source of electricity is the Springdale Terminal Station with a voltage of 14 400.
Health and Welfare
Travel outside the community for medical services.
Springdale Medical Clinic is 30 miles away.
Fire Protection
Volunteer fire department has 15 members.
Transportation
Roads in the community are paved with 13 km gravel roads in between communities.
Utilities and Power
NF and Labrador Hydro.
Water Supply and Sanitation
Water supply and sanitation used in the community.
100% of households use artesian wells
Garbage is collected once a week
100% of the households use private septic tanks
Social and Cultural Data
There are two churches located in the towns.
Salvation Army
United
Tourism and Recreation
Hiking and Walking Trails
Firettes
Ladies Home League
Dart League
Recreation Center
Library
Museum
