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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WD7_courthouse-square-and-historic-oaks-historical_Covington-LA.html
Courthouse Square and Historic Oaks These graceful oaks were planted hundreds of years ago, predating the street plan of 1813. The WWI monument seen in the image on the right is all that remains at this site following the demolition of the old cou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WD1_the-covington-bank-and-trust-building-historical_Covington-LA.html
Probably the most significant economic development, not only for Covington but for the parish as a whole, was the establishment of the bank. The Covington Bank & Trust was established in these original quarters. It is the oldest commercial buildin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VPK_christ-episcopal-church-historical_Covington-LA.html
Built 1846 by Jonathan Arthur of London for descendants of English settlers in British West Florida. Consecrated by Bishop Leonidas Polk, April 11, 1847. Christ Church is the oldest public building being used in Covington.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VMC_columbia-street-landing-historical_Covington-LA.html
An active harbor where schooners and steamers once docked. Established in the early 1800's, providing a vital link to other river cities transporting cotton, lumber, bricks, whiskey and mail. Oyster luggers brought fresh oysters regularly through …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V8N_saint-peter-church-historical_Covington-LA.html
L'Abbé Jouanneault built the predecessor of St. Peter Church on the Bouge Falaya in 1843. The first resident pastor was Fr. J.M. Giraud, appointed in 1863 to serve Covington, Madisonville, Bedico, and Abita Springs. In 1892 Fr. Joseph Koege…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V7G_public-ox-lot-parking-historical_Covington-LA.html
Unique to Covington's downtown business district and a credit to our forefathers, our original town grid layout allowed for public squares in the middle of each block for the purpose of trade and commerce. Farmers would bring their oxen-laden cart…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V51_walker-percy-historical_Covington-LA.html
Covington resident, where he wrote, among others, Lancelot, The Second Coming, Love in the Ruins, The Thanatos Syndrome, The Last Gentleman, and The Moviegoer, which won the National Book Award for fiction, co-founder Fellowship of Southern Write…
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