Covington Historic District
Also known as DHR File No. 107-25
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Covington Historic District, at Roughly bounded by the Jackson R., Monroe Ave., CSX RR tracks, and Maple Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 21, 1991: the first place in Covington to be listed. Only 1,353 of Virginia’s 3,272 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 409 other Virginia listings. The district takes in 109 historic buildings. The listing covers 40 acres.
What it isListed on the NRHP in Virginia. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 95 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by the Jackson R., Monroe Ave., CSX RR tracks, and Maple Ave., Covington · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Covington Historic DistrictStart here
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Rosedale Historic DistrictGreek Revival · 0.3 mi on - 3
Luke Mountain Historic DistrictBungalow/Craftsman · 0.3 mi on
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
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 Feb 21, 1991 (Register number 91000099).
Is Covington Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Humpback Bridge, 2.9 miles away.
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 95 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 41680269 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.