Prussia Cove gets its name from John Carter, the prominent leader of a local family who was famously known as "The King of Prussia."
The Origins of "The King of Prussia" Nickname
John Carter acquired this distinctive nickname during his childhood. While the exact reason remains subject to differing opinions, two main theories prevail:
- Resemblance to Royalty: Some believe that Carter was given the nickname because he was thought to resemble Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia at the time. This suggests a perceived regal demeanor or physical similarity.
- A Card Game Incident: Another popular theory posits that his brothers bestowed the nickname upon him following a specific event during a card game. This implies a more informal, perhaps playful, origin for the moniker within his family.
Regardless of its precise origin, the nickname "The King of Prussia" became synonymous with John Carter and, subsequently, the cove itself, leading to the name Prussia Cove that is recognized today.
