Riverton is a rural community located along the west side of the East River between Stellarton and Eureka. Its name is related to its proximity to the river. Settlements along the East River started shortly after the arrival of the Ship Hector in 1773. Alexander McKay first settled here in 1784, and Alexander Fraser in 1806.

The communities we know as Riverton and Plymouth was Originally one area and it was known as “Fish Pools” because of how splendid the trout fishing in the deep pools of the river was.. Its name is related to its proximity to the river. Originally the area was known as “Fish Pools” but was officially changed to Riverton in 1877 by its residents.