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Ritcey's Cove began as 30 acre land lots issued for settlement which began in 1754 by the original Foreign Protestants settlers.

One of the original settlers in this community was Johann Phillip Henericie.

Through time and language practices traditional German language adapted to local market requirements and eventually adapted to English.

Over the years, the " Henericie " name became known as " Ritcey " and Ritcey's Cove.