Covington in Newton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Female College
1833 - 1889
Photographed By David Seibert, November 12, 2011
1. The Female College Marker
Inscription.
The Female College. This private institution, although undergoing several trusteeships and name changes, continuously functioned as an exclusive female school for over 50 years. It attracted students from southern states as well as local young ladies. Out of town students boarded with Covington residents. In 1863, the college having been closed due to the War served as a Confederate hospital. Union forces partially destroyed the building. Reopened in 1867, it remained a female college until 1889 when the newly formed Covington City School Commission acquired the property. There was a gradual merging of the Female College, the Male Academy, as well as other Covington scholars. Thus the Covington Public School System was formed.
This private institution, although undergoing several trusteeships and name changes, continuously functioned as an exclusive female school for over 50 years. It attracted students from southern states as well as local young ladies. Out of town students boarded with Covington residents. In 1863, the college having been closed due to the War served as a Confederate hospital. Union forces partially destroyed the building. Reopened in 1867, it remained a female college until 1889 when the newly formed Covington City School Commission acquired the property. There was a gradual merging of the Female College, the Male Academy, as well as other Covington scholars. Thus the Covington Public School System was formed.
Erected 1996 by Newton County Historical Society Landmark Committee. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 33° 35.75′ N, 83° 51.433′ W. Marker is in Covington, Georgia, in Newton County. Marker is on College Avenue SE, 0 miles east of Oak Street SE, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located in a park, 50 feet off the road in a group of rocks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Covington GA 30014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The marker is the left-most in the group of three markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
