The Southern Hotel first opened its doors on June 1st, 1907. It offered all amenities of luxury for its time; ballrooms, galleries, a tennis
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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
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