Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Dr. Geo. V. Flaig
By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2016
1. Dr. Geo. V. Flaig Marker
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arnold House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mother of God Church / "Cradle of the Arts" (about 700 feet away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Covington Blue Sox (approx. 0.3 miles away); First City Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Slave Escape / Controversial Judgment (approx. 0.4 miles away); Casper Ottens House
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 Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.
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