Covington Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Covington Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 6, 1998. It was among the first 3 of Covington’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, commerce, town planning and black history, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 308 other Georgia listings. The district takes in 601 historic buildings. The listing covers 700 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Covington, Georgia. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 21 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly Covington City south of US 278, in Covington, GA · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Covington Historic DistrictStart here
- 2Floyd Street Historic DistrictNeo-Classical · 0.2 mi on
- 3
Newton County CourthouseSecond Empire · 0.3 mi on
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Covington Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Covington Historic District
Is Covington Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 6, 1998 (Register number 98000969).
Is Covington Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Covington Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Covington Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93209172 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.