Covington in Fountain County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Covington Carnegie Library
Photographed by Al Wolf, July 2, 2008
1. National Register - - Library Marker
This property has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Erected by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 40° 8.422′ N, 87° 23.758′ W. Marker is in Covington, Indiana, in Fountain County. It is at the intersection of Fifth Street and Crockett Street, on the right when traveling north on Fifth Street. On South - East Corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Covington IN 47932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fountain County Clerk's Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Covington - Indiana City Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The House With The Lions (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fountain County (Indiana) Court House (approx. Ό mile away); Fountain County Centennial Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Fountain County Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Twentieth Century Functional Commercial Building (approx. Ό mile away); Esther Test Wallace (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
Regarding Covington Carnegie Library. National Register Registration Form Statement of Significance excerpt:
The Carnegie Library of Covington, Indiana, 1913-14, is a well-preserved and fine example of a Carnegie Library. The building is significant architecturally for its Neo-Classical Revival style. It is one of two buildings in this style in Covington and is among the best examples of the mode in Fountain County. The building represents the first comprehensive
Photographed by Al Wolf, July 2, 2008
2. Covington Library
Front entrance. The side entrance is handicap accessible. Many trees for shade on side of building. The marker is on the right of the front entrance.
The handsome, dignified architecture of the Covington Library is typical of later Carnegie libraries. Entrepreneur and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie established a program to fund the construction of new, public libraries in 1886. Earlier buildings donated by Carnegie tended to be imposing monuments, however, by 1908, the philanthropist recognized this problem and requested that plans of proposed libraries be submitted for approval. This process was formalized in 1911 when James Bertram, Carnegie's personal assistant, issued "Notes on Library Bildings." (sic)
Also see . . .
1. Andrew Carnegie. A "Herald Films" video tribute to Andrew Carnegie's thoughts, photos, and locations. In his day - the richest man in the world "Gave It Away". (Submitted on March 9, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. Video - Biography of Andrew Carnegie (Courtesy - YouTube):. (Submitted on February 6, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
3. Covington Carnegie Library National Register Nomination. (Submitted on March 9, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, July 2, 2008
3. Check Out Desk
"Bryant" working desk with up to date computer can check your book out quickly. The double doors under the clock leads to the front exterior of the library.
Photographed by Al Wolf, July 2, 2008
4. Reading Nook !
Just off front desk. The computer lab is around corner and filled with busy users. School is out for summer but the library was very busy.
Photographed by Al Wolf, July 2, 2008
5. Showcase of Artifacts
(Click photo for closer look.) A number of items loaned or donated over the years.
Photographed by Al Wolf, July 2, 2008
6. Interior Marker
Stating that this Covington Library was built in 1913 - 1914. The building has been well kept (and updated along the years) providing a useful reading and learning tool for the people of the area.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,924 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 2, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
