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Covington, OH Area Guide

A mere twenty miles from Dayton, quiet Covington, Ohio sits waiting. An excellent place to live and work, it’s also a great place to visit. With fine public facilities, whether you’re coming to enjoy the Fort Rowdy celebration or relocating, you’ll find Covington to be a great place with friendly people. The hard part will be leaving! To learn more, visit: http://www.covingtonohio.org/About_Covington.html

History

Beautiful scenery watched as Covington, Ohio began its life as a community on the east side of the Stillwater River in the 1800’s. Elijah Reagan built the first house on the same lot Michael Ingle built his double log cabin in 1816. On the site where Burk Drug Store now does business, the first store in Newberry Township went up as the tradition continues.

Settlement had barely begun when it was felt that the need for education should be a priority. The very first building put up for that purpose is long gone, and the second school house was built around 1819 a half mile farther north. Still standing today, Covington is steeped in the rich history of this country, surrounded by beautiful scenery, just waiting for you!

Since that time, Covington has slowly grown to the village it is today, with residents enjoying the small town life while being able to drive twenty miles down the road to the ‘big city’ of Dayton. Come take a look at what our residents already know, Covington is a great place to live and work! For more information about Covington, visit: http://www.covingtonohio.org/About_Covington.html

Covington, OH Nearby Attractions & Activities

Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
A center for environmental education and organic agriculture, AACF encourages activities that increase our understanding of our planet. Activities for children and adults abound, with learning made easy through recreation.
To learn more, visit: http://aullwood.center.audubon.org/

Annie Oakley Center
A combination of six buildings, with The Annie Oakley Center and the Genealogy Library sharing the second one, this is a must see. Antiques as well as a village of two streets of old shops and race cars and a stagecoach are just waiting for you! For more information, visit: http://www.garstmuseum.org/docsFeatured/directorparag.htm

Ohio Caverns
Formed thousands of years ago when an underground river cut through ancient limestone, the Ohio Caverns today are a major attraction for visitors. The caverns have become vast rooms and passageways filled with countless crystal stalactites, stalagmites and other figures that are something only nature could create. To learn more, visit: http://www.ohiocaverns.com/index.html

Winery at Versailles

Wine tastings and a beautiful covered patio to enjoy them on are just part of the appeal of the Winery at Versailles. Come browse the gift area, peruse the hand crafted gift baskets or tea shirts, candles and gourmet foods. Ask for a Calendar of Events, and you’ll receive listings including wine tastings and gourmet dinners! For more information, visit: http://www.wineryatversailles.com/

Parks and Recreation: Miami County, OH

With over 1,900 acres of natural areas, hiking trails and facilities, Miami County has plenty to do and see in their park areas. Bring your bathing suit and a picnic and spend the day exploring the vast areas of waterfalls, fishing and canoeing!
To learn more, visit: http://www.miamicountyparks.com/

Events Calendar

Fort Rowdy Days
The celebration of the history of Covington would be incomplete without Fort Rowdy Days. The first weekend in October, Covington invites people from all over to come share in the fun and games for the entire family. A 208 feet bridge is built to link the main festivities on one side of the river to a historical encampment where visitors can see what pioneer life was like. To learn more, visit: http://www.covingtonohio.org/Monthly%20Events.html

For more information about Covington, Ohio, please visit: http://www.covingtonohio.org/index.html