In the early years of the 20th century, the city scape of Covington underwent significant changes because of fires raging through the downtown area. Four fires between 1898 and 1911 changed the character of Covington’s central business district.
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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: 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
Local History: Covington In The Early 1930’s by Philip E. Pfeffer
Introducing our new Local History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. We turn now to the