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

Covington & Lexington Turnpike

Photographed by Jason Irick, May 4, 2021

1. Covington & Lexington Turnpike Marker

Inscription.

In 1834, Ky. chartered Covington & Lexington Turnpike Road Co. to build artificial road. Macadamized turnpike finished in early 1850s. Was important in moving farm goods from the Bluegrass, notably hogs and cattle to Covington and Cincinnati, then major meatpacking centers. Road entered Covington on Pike St. Over.

Predecessor of this turnpike was an old buffalo trail, following the Dry Ridge, a natural divide between watersheds of Licking & Kentucky rivers. Trail later used by pioneers, & then as a military road from Cincinnati’s Fort Washington. In 1819, Ky. General Assembly chartered a turnpike along part of the route.

Erected 2006 by Presented by Oakley and Eva G. Farris, Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 2224.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.

Location. 39° 4.992′ N, 84° 30.71′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. It is at the intersection of West 7th Street and

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Washington Street, in the median on West 7th Street. The marker is on the median, opposite West Pike Street, the actual turnpike,. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 W 7th Street, 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: Appreciating our Music Ministry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mother of God Church / "Cradle of the Arts" (about 400 feet away); Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Mother of God Church (about 500 feet away); Dr. Geo. V. Flaig (about 700 feet away); Northern KY’s 1st Hospital (about 800 feet away); Craig Street Burying Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Arnold House (approx.

Photographed by Jason Irick, May 4, 2021

2. Covington & Lexington Turnpike Marker

0.2 miles away); John G. Carlisle (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

Additional keywords. Dixie Highway

Photographed by Jason Irick, May 4, 2021

3. Covington & Lexington Turnpike Marker

Photographed by Jason Irick, May 4, 2021

4. Covington & Lexington Turnpike Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,024 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 4, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.