Kenton
A Confederate Thrust
In the Confederate effort to gain control of Central Ky.
African American Elks
Covington, KY
Covington native Benjamin F. Howard (1860-1918) was co-founder, with Arthur J. Riggs of Shelbyville, of the first national African...
Carneal House, ca. 1815
Covington, KY
Built by Thomas Carneal, a founder of Covington, on land purchased in 1814 from Thomas Kennedy.
Civil War Fortifications
Covington, KY
Reports of Kirby Smith’s CSA troops approaching Cincinnati caused panic in September 1862.
Clay-Bullock House
Covington, KY
This two-story frame house was built in 1839 by John W. Clayton.
Confederate Financier
US 25 & 42, KY
Eli Metcalfe Bruce, a vital link to equipment and food for Southern cause, is buried nearby in Highland Cemetery.
County Named, 1840
Independence, KY
For General Simon Kenton, 1755-1836.
Covington & Lexington Turnpike
Covington, KY
Predecessor of this turnpike was an old buffalo trail, following the Dry Ridge, a natural divide between watersheds of Licking & Kentucky...
Daniel Carter Beard, 1850-1941
Covington, KY
Boyhood home of "Uncle Dan," youth leader, outdoorsman, artist and author.
Dr. James E. Randolph (1888-1981)
Covington, KY
Born in Missouri, Randolph earned a medical degree from Meharry College in Nashville, Tenn.
Elmwood Hall
Ludlow, KY
Elmwood Hall - Thomas D. and Sally Carneal built this classical villa from 1818-20, facing the Ohio River on a 968+ acre farm.
Erlanger Depot/Erlanger Proper Subdivision
Erlanger, KY
The Cincinnati Southern Railroad built depot, and it opened in 1877.
Famous Television Pioneer
Covington, KY
1911 birthplace of Durward Kirby.
First City Hall
Covington, KY
Covington's first permanent city hall erected on this site in 1843; one of first in entire Ohio Valley.
First United Methodist Church
Covington, KY
Congregation first used public school house, ca.
Fort Mitchel
Ft. Mitchell, KY
Near here stood old Ft. Mitchel, erected Oct. 1861.
Fort Wright
Ft. Wright, KY
Near here stood Fort Wright, built in Sept. 1862 by Union troops to help defend Cincinnati area from advancing Confederate armies.
Frank Duveneck (1848-1919)
Covington, KY
City was home to internationally known artist.
Gen. Ormsby Mac Knight Mitchel
Grandview Dr., KY
This park named for General Mitchel (1809-62), who assisted in Union defense of Cincinnati during Civil War.
Grace United Church of Christ
Covington, KY
Organized as a Reformed Church and German-language day school.
Grant House
Covington, KY
From 1859 to 1873 this was the home of Jesse Root and Hannah (Simpson) Grant, parents of General Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the...
Haven Gillespie (1888-1975)
Covington, KY
The composer of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" was a native of Covington.
Holmes High School
Covington, KY
Holmes is one of Kentucky's earliest tax-supported, coeducational, public high schools.
Holy Cross Parish
Covington, KY
This parish, established in 1890, spurred the growth of Latonia community.
John W. Stevenson Home
Covington, KY
Scene of early political career, 1847-65.
Linden Grove Cemetery
Covington, KY
Founded in 1843 on land owned by the Western Baptist Theological Institute, this is the final resting place of American veterans since...
Mary Florence Taney
Covington, KY
MARY FLORENCE TANEY Community leader and author Mary Florence Taney, born in Campbell Co. in 1856 lived here.
Mother of God Church
Covington, KY
Full title: The Annunciation of the Ever Virgin Mary, Mother of God.
Northern Kentucky's First Hospital
Covington, KY
Catholic converts Henrietta Cleveland and Sarah Peter, with Bishop George Carrell, founded St. Elizabeth Hospital on this site in Jan. 1861.
Noted Historian
Covington, KY
Richard Collins became famous for his authoritative History of Kentucky.
Ritte's Corner
Covington, KY
Named for Henry Ritte's saloon at five-corner intersection, this area has been hub of Latonia commerce since 1880s, when original Latonia...
Robert L. Surtees, 1906-1985
Covington, KY
This famous cinematographer won three Academy Awards during a 54-year career in the motion picture business.
Roebling Suspension Bridge
Covington, KY
First bridge to span Ohio River, connecting Kentucky and Ohio.
Sandford House
Covington, KY
Built in early 1800s by Major Alfred Sandford.
Senator Richard P. Ernst (1858-1934) / Ernst Mansion
Covington, KY
Born in Covington, Ernst was a lawyer, banker, philanthropist, & women’s-rights proponent.
Sgt. Ronald L. Niewahner
Villa Hills, KY
Born in Covington, SGT Niewahner (1948-1968) distinguished himself by heroic actions in Vietnam.
Slave Escape
Covington, KY
On a snowy night in January 1856, seventeen slaves fled, at foot of Main Street, across frozen Ohio River.
Somerset Hall
Ludlow, KY
Built ca. 1845, this Greek Revival home served as summer residence for Louisiana plantation owner Wm.
St. John the Evangelist Church
Covington, KY
In 1848-49, German-Catholics of Mother of God Church, Lewisburg, founded Stes.
The Point
Covington, KY
Confluence of Ohio and Licking Rivers.
Timberlake
Erlanger, KY
In 1826 this two-story brick home was built beside an Indian trail.
Trinity Episcopal Church
Covington, KY
Parish organized, Nov. 24, 1842.
Una Merkel-Film Star
Covington, KY
This Covington native won a Tony Award in 1956 for performance in Broadway's "The Ponder Heart" and received an Oscar nomination, 1962,...
William Goebel-Lawyer
Covington, KY
Goebel began his legal career in this building and advanced through ties to notable leaders.