High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Ochre Pit Cove is located in Conception Bay in the Bay de Verde area. The community derives its name from the red colour of its soil which is caused by its high iron content. The area was originally inhabited by the Beothuk tribe. The Beothuk's of Ochre Pit Cove had an annual ochring ceremony. Once a year all members of the tribe received a new application of red ochre on the face and body. The Post office was located in Carbonear around 1864. The first Waymaster in 1882 was Josiah Garlkand. In 1891 the first Postmistress was Bridget Perfect on May 30, 1891. It had a population of 158 in 1956.