Covington in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Public "Ox Lot" Parking

You're In Ox Lot 18

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 30, 2018

1. Public "Ox Lot" Parking Marker

Inscription.
Unique to Covington's downtown business district and a credit to our forefathers, our original town grid layout allowed for public squares in the middle of each block for the purpose of trade and commerce. Farmers would bring their oxen-laden carts to town loaded with wares and conduct business in these designated center block locations. Traditionally called "ox lots" and largely responsible for Covington's designation as a national historic district, today's use provides free public off-street parking for downtown visitors and employees.

Erected by City of Covington, Louisiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 30° 28.582′ N, 90° 5.565′ W. Marker is in Covington, Louisiana, in St. Tammany Parish. It can be reached from East Boston Street (Business U.S. 190) west of Lee Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Covington LA 70433, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Florida Parishes

and in Greater New Orleans.

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It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: H.J. Smith and Sons Hardware and Museum (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Covington Bank and Trust Building (about 600 feet away); Columbia Street (about 700 feet away); Walker Percy (about 700 feet away); Courthouse Square and Historic Oaks (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Public "Ox Lot" Parking (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbia Street Landing (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Southern Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 30, 2018

2. Public "Ox Lot" Parking Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,587 times since then and 192 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2018.