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

Onerias Powell House

Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, February 15, 2020

1. Onerias Powell House Marker

Inscription. Designed and built by Onerias Powell, this house stood on the largest settled estate of its time. Since then the home has been the residence of General John W. Finnell, Councilman Joseph Jonas, and dignitaries of the Northern Kentucky area. The residence continues to stand as one of the oldest buildings in Covington, Kentucky.

1851
Covington Register No. 35028

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 39° 4.842′ N, 84° 31.098′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. It is on Emma Street west of Main Street (U.S. 25/42), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 Emma St, 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

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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: Fire Engine Company 4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Built by John B. Kohls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Formerly Bremen Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Casper Ottens House (approx. ¼ mile away); John G. Carlisle (approx. ¼ mile away); Slave Escape / Controversial Judgment (approx. ¼ mile away); Major League Baseball (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

Regarding Onerias Powell House. According to the Kenton County Historical society, Onerias Powell was the original surveyor of Covington in 1815. He and his brother Abraham also were large landholders in the area at the time.

Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, November 24, 2019

2. Onerias Powell House Marker

Marker is on the interior wall at the street entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.