KENNETCOOK (Hts.)—While uncertain, it is thought this name is from the Micmac Indian word "Kunetkook" meaning "a place near or close at hand."
KENNINGTON COVE (C. B.)—Probably called after a British War Vessel, the "Kennington," which took part in the taking of Louisburg. Was at one time called "Freshwater Cove" and also earlier known as "Anse de la Cormorandiere."
KENTVILLE (K.)—Settled by the English in 1760. Named in honor of Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, the father of Queen Victoria. This place was previously known as "Horton Corner." Incorporated as a town in the year 1887. The Indian name for this place was "Penooek" meaning Pineo's place. Kentville is one of the four Township divisions of Kings County.
KENZIEVILLE (P.)—Settled by and named after William McKenzie, who came to this country in 1803. He settled in "Kenzieville" in 1807. He came from Sutherlandshire.
KETCH HARBOR (H.)—The Indian name for this place was "Nemagakunuk," meaning "a good fishing place."
KIDNEY LAKE (Q.)—A lake on the Liverpool River, called owing to its shape, "Boogulwonpak," Booduleoon being the Micmac Indian word for kidney.
KIDSTON'S ISLAND (V)—Opposite Baddeck. It was named after an old settler. Some of the early maps of Cape Breton name this Island "Duffus Island."
KIGIGIAK OR KEGSHOOK RIVER (Y.)—A Micmac Indian word meaning "great establishment." The name is also found as "Kegicapigiak.
KILLAM LAKE (Y.)—This lake received its name after a Yarmouth County family.
KINBURN (L.)—See Mahone Bay.
KINGS COLLEGE (K.)—See Windsor.
KINGS COUNTY.—This name no doubt was chosen along with Queens as an expression of loyalty to the monarchy. The County was formed in 1759, and then included part of Lunenburg, the whole of Hants, one-third of Colchester, and about one-half of Cumberland. Kings was first settled by the French who built a village at Horton which they called Mines or Minas; after their expulsion many of their farms were taken by emigrants from the
