Covedale, Cincinnati facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Covedale
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Former village
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Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Hamilton |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Covedale used to be a small village in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. Most of the village became part of the city of Cincinnati. Today, it is a neighborhood in western Cincinnati. About 15,000 people live there.
History of Covedale
Covedale officially became part of Cincinnati on June 4, 1930. This process is called annexation, which means a smaller area joins a larger city. After joining Cincinnati, Covedale stopped being a separate village. The parts of Covedale that didn't join Cincinnati became part of Green Township and a tiny piece went to Delhi Township.
What Covedale Looks Like Today
Covedale is located about 6 miles (about 10 kilometers) west of downtown Cincinnati. It is mostly a place where people live. You'll find streets lined with trees and many homes made of brick or in the Tudor-style. The main shopping areas are usually found along Glenway Avenue.
The U.S. Census collects information about people and places. They have data for the parts of Covedale that are still in the townships. This area is known as Covedale (CDP).