Covington

Covington is an administrative town in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, serving as the county seat and spreading along the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The settlement combines low-rise residential areas, public facilities and commercial zones running along wide streets lined with shade trees.

The founding took place in 1813 as a small trading post on the lakeshore, attracting settlers from surrounding regions. Throughout the 19th century the settlement grew into the official administrative center of the parish and expanded through timber trade and agriculture.

The name honors General Leonard Covington, an officer from the War of 1812, whose legacy lives on through street names and public buildings across the parish. Residents gather regularly at the central square beneath old oaks where markets and music events shape the social rhythm of the region.

The town sits roughly 26 feet (7.9 m) above sea level and is reachable via state highways from New Orleans, with the route crossing north over the lake. Visitors find shops and restaurants in the center plus public facilities like libraries and the courthouse within walking distance of each other.

The town uses a digital system for building permits and municipal payments that residents operate through the official web portal. Current infrastructure projects like the replacement of utility lines on Floyd Street show how public facilities are continuously renewed.

Location: St. Tammany Parish

Inception: 1813

Elevation above the sea: 7.9 m

Website: http://covla.com

GPS coordinates: 30.47890,-90.10420

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:48