Beau Bois
Beau Bois was a postal office and fishing settlement near Burin in 1911. It was 40 miles from Placentia and 190 miles from St. John's.
History
Beau Bois was around since 1864. The Way office was established in 1879 and the first Waymaster was George Dober. It had a population of 68 in 1911 and 58 in 1956. There was one store and one hotel in 1911.
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Coordinates: 47°08′N 55°06′W / 47.133°N 55.100°W
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