Licking Riverside Historic District

The Licking Riverside Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Covington featuring homes in Greek Revival, Federal, Queen Anne, High Victorian Gothic, Italianate, and French Second Empire styles. The area runs from Fourth Street south to Eighth Street along the Licking River and displays the architectural variety of different periods and building traditions.

The district developed during the 1800s as a residential area, with the Grant House serving as home to Jesse Root Grant, postmaster from 1866 to 1872. This period marked the neighborhood's role in the lives of families with national significance.

The Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center serves as a gathering place within the district, offering art education and community programs that reflect local creative traditions. This venue helps shape how residents and visitors experience the cultural identity of the neighborhood today.

The best way to experience the district is on foot, starting at Fourth Street and walking south along the riverside to Eighth Street. The streets are generally accessible and offer views of the river and the variety of architectural styles throughout the neighborhood.

The Clayton School building, built in 1839 from reclaimed boat timbers, still stands in the district as an unusual survivor. This structure educated children during the Civil War era and represents a creative use of local river materials.

Location: Covington

GPS coordinates: 39.08472,-84.50611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15