Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Casper Ottens House
1865
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2016
1. Caspar Ottens House Marker
Casper Ottens House
Born Hanover Germany
Cigar Maker
Erected by Covington Register. (Marker Number 039005.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 5.029′ N, 84° 31.041′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. It is on Main Street south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 608 Main Street, Covington KY 41011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Formerly Bremen Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Slave Escape / Controversial Judgment (within shouting distance of this marker); Built by John B. Kohls (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Craig Street Burying Ground (about 700 feet away); Major League Baseball (about 700 feet away); Goebel Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); German Gothic Glockenspiel Clock Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frank Duveneck (1848 - 1919) / Eminent Artist (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
Regarding Casper Ottens House. Casper Ottens (1831-1881) is shown as a cigar maker in the 1863 draft registration
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2016
2. Caspar Ottens House and Marker
The marker is visible to the right of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 565 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
