Goblin, Newfoundland and Labrador

Goblin was a small town located at the mouth of Bay D'Espoir on the south coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The origin of the name is unknown but it may come from the rugged and mysterious terrain of the area or a nearby rock feature that resembles a goblin. The bay was the location of a seasonal cod fishery in the 18th century and was permanently settled in the 19th century. The population peaked around 40 in 1911. The town was abandoned between 1951 and 1956.