Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Great Neighborhoods / Riverwalk Statues
— A Treasure in Covington, Kentucky —
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
1. George Rogers Clark Park Marker
there is an identical marker at the Daniel Carter Beard site. I suspect there are several more in the neighborhood.
Plaque #1
(APA logo)
the American Planning Association, through Great Places in America, designates Historical Licking Riverside Neighborhood Covington, Kentucky as a Great Neighborhood 2013
Plaque #2
Seven historic characters whose fortunes parallel the Ohio River John James Audubon - Captain Mary B. Greene - Daniel Carter Beard - Simon Kenton - James Bradley - John A. Roebling - Chief Little Turtlle
Statue funding
the Northern Kentucky Steering Committee
Phillip Taliaferro, III, Chairman
Ownership - Maintenance
City of Covington Riverwalk Association
Statue Installation
Paul Michels and Sons Construction Co.
coordinator - Riverwalk Manager
Roger Age II James A. Nelson
Statue review committee
Dennis Barrie - Peter Rafuse - Julie Gerdsen - Rose Stauss - Stewart Goldman - Carl Strauss - Roger Williams
Erected 1988 by Greater Cincinnati Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 2013.
Location. 39° 5.472′ N, 84° 30.398′ W. Marker is in Covington
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Point (here, next to this marker); Captain Mary B. Greene (a few steps from this marker); Simon Kenton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Simon Kenton (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennedy House (within shouting distance of this marker); George and Ruth Kohlbran Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Northern Kentucky Heritage League (within shouting distance of this marker); Ben Lucien Burman (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
2. George Rogers Clark Park Marker
second plaque
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
3. George Rogers Clark Park
flag pole at north west corner of park
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
4. George Rogers Clark Park
full view
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
5. George Rogers Clark Park Marker
second plaque
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
6. George Rogers Clark Park
cast iron fence medallion
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 12, 2014
7. Riverwalk
across the street from the park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 10, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
