Covington House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Covington House
Covington House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1980. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Folk-Dogtrot, as it does for 4 other Mississippi listings. It was listed as part of Clarke County Antebellum Houses TR.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 2 MB · National Archives↗Finding Covington House
Near De Soto, MS (1.7 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Covington House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Covington House
Is Covington House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 22, 1980 (Register number 80002206).
Is Covington House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Covington House?
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 House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 2 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 73889774. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.