Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Fire Engine Company 4
1888
Covington register No. 037018
Erected by City of Covington.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 39° 4.835′ N, 84° 31.058′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 25/42) and Emma Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 827 Main St, 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. Onerias Powell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Built by John B. Kohls (approx. 0.2 miles away); John G. Carlisle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Formerly Bremen Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Casper Ottens House (approx. ¼ mile away); Slave Escape / Controversial Judgment (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry Farny Park (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
Regarding Fire Engine Company 4. The firehouse was in operation until it was closed in 1983. It was later converted into a residence.
Also see . . . Old & New: Changes, Memories at Covington Fire Department. News article about a group of retired firefighters reuniting at the station where they once worked. (The River City News, posted Dec. 20, 2015) (Submitted on December 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.