Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Dr. Geo. V. Flaig

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2016

1. Dr. Geo. V. Flaig Marker

Inscription. Humanitarian who stood on this corner in snow sleet, rain and zero temperature collecting monies to help the unfortunate blind of this community for 30 years.

Erected 1976 by Covington Lions Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.

Location. 39° 5.074′ N, 84° 30.618′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. It is at the intersection of Madison Avenue and East 6th Street, on the left when traveling south on Madison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 Madison Avenue, Covington KY 41011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Outer Bluegrass. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Northern KY’s 1st Hospital (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arnold House (about 500 feet away); Noted Historian (about 500 feet away); Appreciating our Music Ministry (about 700 feet away); Mother of God Church / "Cradle of the Arts" (about 700 feet away); Covington & Lexington Turnpike (about 700 feet away); Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Mother of God Church (about 700 feet away); Clayton-Bullock House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

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Dr. Geo. V. Flaig Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2016

2. Dr. Geo. V. Flaig Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here on the corner of the bank building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.