Washington in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Robert D. Covington House
Utah Historic Site
Photographed By Bill Kirchner
1. Robert D. Covington House Marker
Inscription.
Robert D. Covington House. Utah Historic Site. This house was built c. 1859 for Robert D. Covington, leader of the Mormon colonizing group sent from Salt Lake City to establish a cotton industry in this warm region of the Utah Territory. The native sandstone building material was quarried 1/4 mile to the east. The twin brothers who built this structure also worked on other historic buildings in the area, including the Cotton Mill in Washington, Utah and the fort at Pipe Springs, Arizona. Robert D. Covington lived to the ripe old age of 87, and died here in Washington in 1902.
This house was built c. 1859 for Robert D. Covington, leader of the Mormon colonizing group sent from Salt Lake City to establish a cotton industry in this warm region of the Utah Territory. The native sandstone building material was quarried 1/4 mile to the east. The twin brothers who built this structure also worked on other historic buildings in the area, including the Cotton Mill in Washington, Utah and the fort at Pipe Springs, Arizona. Robert D. Covington lived to the ripe old age of 87, and died here in Washington in 1902.
Erected 1988 by Division of State History. (Marker Number N-180.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 37° 8.049′ N, 113° 30.406′ W. Marker is in Washington, Utah, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East 200 North and North 200 East, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted on the wall to the right of the entrance door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 181 East 200 North, Washington UT 84780, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Robert D. Covington House (here, next to this marker); Covington Mansion (a few
This marker is the lower marker visible to the right of the entrance door.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner
3. Covington Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
