Mutter Gottes Historic District

Mutter Gottes Historic District is a neighborhood in Covington containing 153 buildings that show Italian Renaissance Revival architecture and traditional brick townhouses. The buildings sit between Fourth Street and Pike Street, and between Madison Avenue and the CSX railway.

German immigrants established the Mother of God Parish in 1841 and built the first brick church. The district then developed into a significant center for the German-American community in the region.

The neighborhood shows German heritage through its street layout and building design, particularly visible in the central Mother of God Church with its distinctive columns. The community spaces and religious buildings here remain woven into how people experience daily life in the district.

Visitors can walk through the streets and view the buildings from various angles at their own pace. The district is freely accessible, though some religious buildings may have limited visiting hours.

The Mother of God Church was restored after a 1986 tornado and returned to its 1890 appearance with murals recreated to match the original style. This restoration saved an important landmark from deterioration.

Location: Covington

GPS coordinates: 39.08500,-84.51361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00