The small community of Adeytown was originally called Lee Bight and is nestled between the communities of Hillview (formerly Northern Bight) and Deep Bight. Residents believe it was given the original name because it is located in a cove, which was often called a “lee” by the older generations. Being situated between two communities that were using the term “bight” in their names, Lee Bight seemed an appropriate name for the community.

Local tradition lends itself to the first inhabitants of Adeytown, before the community was permanently settled, were probably Beothuk Indians and Frenchmen. Clay pipes known as “Tom Devils, attributed to the Frenchmen, were found when land was being cleared in the community.

The first known family name to live in Adeytown was Rice. A bridge and a garden in the community were called after this family. The bridge has now been replaced with a culvert and the garden is mostly overgrown. It was always called by the family name until a culvert replaced the bridge and the garden became overgrown.

The first families to have documentation were three Adey brothers who originated from Hant’s Harbour, Henri, Issac and Edward. The brothers came to Adeytown to go logging, leaving their families behind. They built a log cabin in which to spend the winter. During the winters they spent in Adeytown, the oldest daughter would be brought to take care of the household chores. During the summer, they returned home to Hant’s Harbour, but eventually they brought their entire family and lived permanently in the community.

The Adey brothers built a dam on what is now called Mill Pond to allow for sufficient water levels to build a watermill and used this mill for their lumbering activities. Around the same time there was a family of Harris’ living in the area and they also had a sawmill. The sawmills operated from spring to fall, whereas the winter months were spent cutting wood. Most families used horses to bring logs from the woods, some people used a dog team.

Adeytown is a town that offers a quiet lifestyle for all families. Located approximately ten minutes from Clarenville, Adeytown offers a rural lifestyle with all needed amenities very close by. Many of the 17 families living in Adeytown are retired families. A few families have children with the parents working in nearby communities. The close proximity to Clarenville and Come By Chance allow residents a short commute to employment opportunities.

This tiny town is a quiet spot to live with many of the homes tucked away in tree-lined yards. Although there is no major source of employment in the community, the location of the town makes for a short drive to many of the employers within this region. Many of the people living in this small community are retired people who enjoy the peaceful surrounding as well as easy access to a larger town for needed services.