Covington:
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ABOUT COVINGTON

Cruise your bike under a wonderful tree canopy past beautiful homes on streets laid out prior to the invention of the automobile.

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Our Little Old Town

The City of Covington, founded in 1813, is a charming Southern community nestled among three rivers. An eclectic mix of boutiques, art galleries, specialty shops and restaurants line the downtown streets. Special care has been taken to ensure the conservation of Covington’s historic homes and buildings while also allowing for the modernization of its infrastructure.

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Our History

From Woods to Wharton to Covington

See how Covington evolved to become the thriving town it is today.

Formerly Covington Grammar School, C.J. Schoen Middle School, this structure is the oldest school in use (as school board offices) in the parish. School on site as early as 1909.
Looking north up Columbia Street to intersection of Boston Street. Pre-fire photo circa 1906.
1899 - The Bank of Covington which became the Covington Bank and Trust Company. A tremendous boost for economic development in the entire parish.
Alexis Family pictured in front of their store. Guido Cintino Alexius purchased the building (formally a gym) in 1915.
Sunday Baptism on the Bogue Falaya River.
Private toll bridge at Sulphur Springs (upriver from Boston Street). Its shape is evidence of being washed out repeatedly by logs. Circa 1907-1911.
John Louis "Deed" Smith behind coutner of H.J. Smith's Son Store (established 1876. Circa 1910.
Motorcar crossing Bogue Falaya River at Pitcher Beach (upriver form Railroad and Boston Street bridges). At first diesel, then electric. Ceased in 1911.
Following the turn of the 20th century, J.L. "Deed" Smith with one of the first cars in Covington. His sister, Annie, is at the far right. H.J. Smith's Son had franchises for Brush, Flanders and Jackson Autos.
Train makes turn on Gibson Street. Circa 1916.

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