Fort Covington in Franklin County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Covington, New York
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 11, 2019
1. Fort Covington, New York Marker
First called "French Mills".
In 1812 changed to its present
name in honor of Brig. Gen'l.
Leonard Covington who lost his
life in the War of 1812.
Erected 1975 by Fort Covington Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 44° 59.314′ N, 74° 29.728′ W. Marker is in Fort Covington, New York, in Franklin County. Marker is on Chateaugay Street (New York State Route 37) 0.1 miles east of County Route 42, on the right when traveling east. Marker is at the west end of the NY 37 bridge over the Salmon River in a public green space. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Covington NY 12937, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. This Memorial is Dedicated by the Town of Ft. Covington (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Covington (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Building Site was Headquarters of General Jacob Brown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); War of 1812 (about 600 feet away); On This Site was Built in 1812 a Blockhouse
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More about this marker. Marker is incorrect insofar as the name French Mills was not changed until 1817, according to a newer adjacent marker.
Regarding Fort Covington, New York. Brigadier General Leonard Covington was mortally wounded at the Battle of Crysler's Farm in Canada and evacuated with the soldiers to French Mills where he died on November 14, 1813. Brigadier General James Wilkinson named the blockhouse at French Mills in honor of the fallen general. Reference: Everest, Allan S.,"The War of 1812 in the Champlain Valley," Syracuse University Press, 1981.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Leonard Covington birthplace and Battle of Crysler's Farm 1813 markers.
Also see . . .
1. Leonard Covington - Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 28, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 9, 2014
2. Fort Covington, New York Marker
Actual name change was in 1817.
2. Leonard Covington - Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. (Submitted on November 28, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
3. Battle of Crysler's Farm - Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 28, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 9, 2014
3. Eastward on NY 37
Bridge over Salmon River behind the marker.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 11, 2019
4. Fort Covington, New York Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 9, 2014
5. Westward on NY 37
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 9, 2014
6. Marker and Salmon River Bridge
Marker is left of the fir tree.
Photographed By Ralph Eshelman
7. Cover of Niles' Register, Volume V, September 4, 1813 - February 26, 1814
Photographed By Ralph Eshelman, May 11, 2006
8. Portrait of Leonard Covington
From Niles' Register, Volume V, September 4, 1813 - February 26, 1814
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 954 times since then and 123 times this year. Last updated on December 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on March 31, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 4. submitted on March 31, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 28, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
