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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/HM1VTA_lake-pontchartrain-causeway-bridge-historical_Mandeville-LA.html
The original 23.86 mile-long structure, which now carries the Southbound traffic, was designed by the firm of Palmer & Baker. When opened in 1956, the structure was the longest bridge in the world by more than 15 miles. In building the bridge, whi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRE_war-of-1812-memorial-a-war-memorial_Madisonville-LA.html
These six men of the 2nd Division 13th Regiment Louisiana Militia fought at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 and are buried in unmarked gravesAuguste Badeaux Samuel OttWilliam Cooper Charles …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VQW_civil-war-earthworks-historical_Madisonville-LA.html
One of two lines of fortifications excavated from January to March 1864 by Union forces "on fatigue duty" soon after their capture of Madisonville. Intended to defend the town from Confederate attacks coming from the surrounding countryside. The e…
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/HM1VMS_lake-pontchartrain-causeway-historical_Mandeville-LA.html
At 23.87 miles long, the Causeway is the world's longest bridge over water. The first span was completed in August 1956. Due to increased traffic, a second span opened in May 1969. The Causeway piloted major construction of prefabricated, prestres…
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/HM1VMA_west-florida-republic-and-st-tammany-parish-historical_Mandeville-LA.html
St. Tammany Parish was among the Spanish-governed West Florida parishes and not included in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Residents revolted against Spanish rule September 1810, creating the Republic of West Florida. The republic lasted 74 days,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VCQ_madisonville-historical_Madisonville-LA.html
Originally called "Cokie" (from Coquille) because of the abundance of shells in the area. Renamed for Pres. James Madison, c. 1811. Site of Navy Yard in early 1800's. According to legend, Gen. Andrew Jackson, enroute to New Orleans in Nov. 1814, s…
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…