#1Famous people · Covington
6 famous people from Covington, many of them leaders
Most widely known is John T. Myers, the American politician, with articles in 10 languages. Second place goes to the American politician Cecil M. Harden, third to Charles Richmond Henderson. In the early republic, 3 were born, the most of any period. The list runs from Enos H. Nebeker, born in 1836, to John T. Myers, born in 1927.
Born here
6
notable people
Best known
John T. Myers
in 10 Wikipedia languages
First
1836
Enos H. Nebeker
Youngest
1927
John T. Myers
Most common field
Politics & Law
4 people
What stands out about Covington’s famous people
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What Covington is known for
The field furthest above the usual share is leaders, at 3.2 times.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
The best known
Born in Covington
Two of the three are leaders.
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Faith
Charles Richmond Henderson
1848–1915American priest and sociologist
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Through the years
When Covington’s famous people were born
The busiest decade was the 1920s, with 1 births.
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The other 3 span the years 1836 to 1883.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Covington and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (5)
- John T. Myers: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cecil M. Harden: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Stewart Voorhees: "Times-Picayune" (New Orleans, LA)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Enos H. Nebeker: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eugene Savage: Eugene Savage, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons