Covington in Newton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Covington City School

1889 – 1957

Photographed by David Seibert, November 12, 2011

1. Covington City School Marker

Inscription. The old Female College building served the City of Covington Public School system until 1896 when a new building replaced the old structure. At the turn of the century measures to improve public education were begun. A 9-month term was instituted. Teachers had to pass state examinations. The curriculum was broadened. The 11th Grade was added. An auditorium was constructed in 1909. This site served the students of Covington until consolidation of the City and County School System in 1947. The last senior class to graduate from Covington High School was in 1949. The elementary school moved to E. L. Ficquett in 1957.

Erected 1996 by Newton County Historical Society Landmark Committee. (Marker Number 17.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 33° 35.75′ N, 83° 51.433′ W. Marker is in Covington, Georgia, in Newton County. It is on College Avenue SE 0 miles east of Oak Street SE, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located in a park, 50 feet off the road in a group of rocks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Covington GA 30014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: City Hall (here, next to this marker); The Female College (here,

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next to this marker); Swanscombe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Graham-Simms House (about 400 feet away); Lucius Q. C. Lamar (about 700 feet away); To The Confederate Dead of Newton County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Swann Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Covington Square (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

Photographed by David Seibert, November 12, 2011

2. Covington City School Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, November 12, 2011

3. Covington City School Marker

This marker is in the center of the three markers.

Photographed by David Seibert, November 12, 2011

4. Covington City School Marker

The Class of 1927 installed a plaque near the sidewalk at the park, site of the school. The markers are in the distance, mounted on the group of rocks.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,088 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 4, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.