Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
St. John the Evangelist Church
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
1. St. John the Evangelist Church Marker
side A facing the street
Side A
In 1848- 49, German-Catholics of Mother of God Church, Lewisburg, founded Stes. Peter and Paul School. In 1854, St. John Parish was created. Fr. Wm. Robbers (pastor 1879-1903) was nationally prominent figure in the German-Priests' Society. Parish moved here in 1914 with completion of current school building by architect J. F. Shelbessey. Over.
Side B
Fr. A. Goebel (pastor 1909-1954) oversaw construction, completed, 1924, called masterpiece of Ludewig & Dreisoner, St. Louis. Stained-glass windows, Dr. Oidtmann; organ, W. Holtkamp; Bells, replica, Aachen Cathedral, Germany. Noted missionaries Bp. E. Fedders, Fr. A. Fedders, Fr. H. Hanses associated with parish.
Presented by St. Johns Parish.
Erected 2005 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2165.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 39° 4.594′ N, 84° 31.316′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. It is on West Pike (U.S. 42), on the right when traveling north. marker
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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: Onerias Powell House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fire Engine Company 4 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Linden Grove Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); SFC Clotus O. Farris (approx. 0.4 miles away); GAR Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Spanish-American War Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sons of Union Veterans Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
2. St. John the Evangelist Church Marker
side B close up, from church side
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, 1012/2014
3. St. John the Evangelist Church Marker
full view
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
4. St. John the Evangelist Church
from the curb
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
5. St. John the Evangelist Church
the tower
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
6. St. John the Evangelist Church
front door of Church, note small marker on door
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
7. St. John the Evangelist Church
Church sign
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
8. St. John the Evangelist Church
2nd marker, on the door of the Church
Photographed by Joel Seewald, May 7, 2024
9. St. John the Evangelist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 965 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 17, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 9. submitted on August 28, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
