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
Erected by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list.
Location. 40° 8.422′ N, 87° 23.758′ W. Marker is in Covington, Indiana, in Fountain County. Marker 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.
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. ¼ mile away); Fountain County Centennial Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Fountain County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Twentieth Century Functional Commercial Building
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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.)
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.
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 August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,675 times since then and 14 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.
