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Seldom (pop. 518) developed its earliest name of Seldom Go-By (which was the original name on "Sir Charles Hamilton's Map") from the difficulty schooners had in navigating to the south of Fogo Island. The name Seldom Come-By was given to the community because it seldom happened for a schooner to go bye without coming in. Therefore the name Seldom Go-By was changed to Seldom Come-By.
Seldom is very well known for the Burnt Point Light House built in 1905 and operated manually until 1992. Seldom is the main center for the Fogo Island Co-operative Society Limited which was formed in 1967. Their facilities include:
- Main Office Building
- Welding Shop
- Stockroom
- Fuel Pumps
- Fish Processing Plant/Wharf/Ice House
The harbour's depth in Seldom allows ships to enter without difficulty. It is often a safe haven for ships "riding out" stormy seas. Seldom also offers the following tourist attractions and services:
- Marine Service Centre
- 2 Churches
- Hiking trail to Wild Cove
- Post Office
- Seldom Town Council Office
- Fogo Island Marine Information Centre
- Wesley United Church Museum
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