Covington Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

Exploring an Abandoned Railroad Bridge with Rotted Ties, Covington, Indiana

From what I can figure out, the location of this railroad crossing over the Wabash River in Covington, Indiana dates back to 1869. However, the only vestiges of the original crossing is the massive cu…[View More]

Historic Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, Covington, Kentucky

Linden Grove Cemetery was officially consecrated on September 18, 1843 on land originally owned by the Western Baptist Theological Institute. Benjamin Grove, a landscape gardener, was the designer res…[View More]

Mother of God Catholic Church, Covington, Kentucky

Established in 1841, the first Mother of God Catholic Church was built in 1842. The current edifice was built in 1871 and is one of the top 5 architecturally significant and most beautiful churches in…[View More]

Falknor Road Steel Truss Phantom Bridge, Covington, Ohio

Built around 1899 the Falknor Road Steel Truss Phantom Bridge is one of only about 60 Pratt style bridges built before 1900 that still stand in the state of Ohio. Now closed to traffic this bridge cou…[View More]

Falknor Road Stone Arch Phantom Bridge, Covington, Ohio

Built around 1899 the Falknor Road Stone Arch Phantom Bridge was closed in 1970 when a new bridge was built downstream. Still standing 50 years later in 2020 this span will probably be standing for th…[View More]

Humpback Covered Bridge, Covington, Virginia

Built in 1857, the Humpback Covered Bridge near Covington, Virginia is the states oldest covered bridge and one of the rarest in the country.

Behringer Crawford Museum

The Behringer Crawford Museum was started in 1950 and has been transformed in many ways throughout the years.

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

Built in 1867 this is the oldest bridge on the Ohio River.

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