Back in the days when everyone had “ice boxes” instead of refrigerators, it meant you had to have a steady supply of ice delivered to your door. Since ice doesn’t keep well in the summer, it meant there had to be an ice house in every town, and to make ice, it helped to have electricity
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Local History: Covington Street Photos – 1970’s
Here’s a collection of photos of streets in downtown Covington in the 1970’s, as well as a couple of Claiborne Hill photos.
Local History: Historical Markers of St. Tammany – Part 4
According to the Historical Marker Project website, there are 45 historical markers in St. Tammany Parish. They share a variety of historical highlights across the area, giving us an idea of the people and places that contributed to early St. Tammany.
Wildlife Lookout: Weird Facts About the Wild Turkey
Turkeys have long been associated with a traditional Thanksgiving feast, but how much else do we know about them? Here are some interesting and little-known facts about turkeys.
Flora of Covington: the Pecan Tree, a Southern Tradition
Many old and young trees can be spotted in the Covington area, some remnants of the vast pecan groves and orchards that once speckled the South.
Flora of Covington: 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Azaleas
Azaleas are an ornamental favorite across the globe – lightly scented flowers come in an array of colors and variations. These bushes are very
Covington Weekly Introduces New Historic Walking Tour
Covington Weekly is excited to introduce the new Historic Walking Tour, a map and guide of historic locations in downtown Covington! Find the map in the latest edition of our Quarterly publication, out now at these fine locations…
Local History: 1st Avenue Park, Now Known As “Nose”
Down at the end of Jahncke Avenue in Covington, just before it turns into Old Landing Road, is a roadside park with some extra special features.
Local History: Theard Street & the Division of Morgan
Where did Theard Street in Covington get its name, especially considering almost every other street is either a number or the name of a President? Information from records researched by Jack Terry offered this possibility.
Local History: Bogue Falaya Wayside Park
Bogue Falaya Park in Covington was a happening place in the beginning of the 20th Century. There were all kinds of dances, plays and general get-togethers in the park.
Local History: the Covington Heart Pine Knot House
It is the 100-year-old pine knot sanctuary-haven that sits just off the highway on the old Warner home property in west Covington. The shed, about 16 feet by 16 feet, features walls of intertwined heart pine knots, a tin roof, and a dirt floor, with gates leading out of the front and back…
Local History: a Tribute to Postcards
Many of the historical photographs from 100 or so years ago we have today only because they were printed on postcards. Through the wonder of that new-fangled gadget, the camera (and the fascination that came with it) people suddenly felt in love with photographs of just about anything and everything in day-to-day life.
Local History: Covington in the 1940s and 1950s by Phil Pfeffer
The memories of day-to-day life in Covington in the 1940’s and 1950’s were written down by Phil Pfeffer, a graduate of Covington High School in 1958. Here is what he shared about those times from 70 years ago.
Local History: Historical Markers of St. Tammany – Part 3
According to the Historical Marker Project website, there are 45 historical markers in St. Tammany Parish. They share a variety of historical highlights across the area, giving us an idea of the people and places that contributed to early St. Tammany. Here is their list, with links to the individual pages to the markers.
Local History: The Talley Family Story as Told by Mayor Mark Johnson
On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Mayor Mark Johnson, then president of the Covington Heritage Foundation (CHF), presented a detailed account of the history of the Talley’s Feed & Seed Store, complete with family history and photographs.
Farmers Market Recipe: Eggplant Pesto Pasta Autunno
Primavera may mean springtime, but the concept remains the same into fall. For a seasonal variation, we’ll call it Pasta Autunno.
Local History: The Division of St. John Becomes a Historic District
In 1982, the City of Covington filed an application with the National Registry of Historic Places asking that the “Division of St. John,” Covington’s historic downtown area, be placed on the national register. It was granted that status in December of 1982.
Local History: Jackson’s Military Road
Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet.View Ron’s blog Tammany Family here. Historian Powell Casey extensively researched the history of Military
Local History: Abadie Family Recognized In Naming Street
Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. Early in 1992 the City of Covington renamed
Covington History: the Train Depot
Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. Covington’s first train depot was located on N.