Covington was originally founded as the Town of Wharton on July 4, 1813 by John Wharton Collins. He laid the town out in its
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Saturday Night Art Walk
Get ready for the upcoming spring festivities by enjoying a leisurely stroll through downtown Covington on Saturday night. Several art galleries will be staying
The Old Southern Hotel: Then and Now
The Southern Hotel first opened its doors on June 1st, 1907. It offered all amenities of luxury for its time; ballrooms, galleries, a tennis
Covington: The Sanitarium of the South
Covington was announced “The Healthiest Place in the United States” by the the United States Census Bureau in 1890. In that year, out of
Columbia Street Landing: The Birthplace of the City
From its founding, Covington was an important trade center, linking the river to the lake and New Orleans. The river was dredged to allow
City of Covington Enters Cleanest City Contest
The City of Covington has entered the 54th annual Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s Cleanest City Contest. The Cleanest City Contest is designed to encourage
H.J. Smith and Sons: A Staple of Historic Downtown Covington
Walking into H.J. Smith and Sons General Store today isn’t much different than it was 140 years ago. You can find just about anything
Ramping Up for Fat Tuesday
Despite being faced with the coldest day of the year so far, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia Parade was an enormous success. St. John’s
The Mystic Krewe of Olympia
It was 1965, shortly after Mardi Gras. A group of friends sat at the Galley Restaurant across from the old Covington Courthouse. Lieutenant Colonel
Valentine’s Day Suggestions
If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, we’d like to suggest David Pierson Designer Jewelry on Lee Lane for hand-crafted jewelry with a
Mardi Gras in Covington
It’s that time of year again! Covington is kicking off Mardi Gras with the Mystic Krewe of Olympia Saturday, February 11th, starting at 6