Covington, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Covington, Ohio
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Covington's old village hall, now a museum
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Location of Covington, Ohio
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Detailed map of Covington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Newberry |
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| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,548 |
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2,598 |
| • Density | 1,858.50/sq mi (717.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45318
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-19050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398638 |
Covington is a small village in Miami County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 2,548 people lived there. It is part of the larger Dayton area. Covington was officially made a village in 1835. It was built on the spot where an old fort called Fort Rowdy used to be in 1793.
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A Look Back at Covington's History
Covington was first planned out in 1816. Before it was called Covington, it had a few other names like Friendship, Newberry, and Stillwater. A post office opened in 1825 with the name Stillwater. Then, in 1836, its name was changed to Covington.
The people in Covington got to see a special event on April 8, 2024: a total solar eclipse. This is when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light completely.
Where is Covington Located?
Covington is a small village. It covers about 1.35 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit being water. The Stillwater River and Greenville Creek flow along parts of its western border.
Who Lives in Covington?
In 2010, there were 2,584 people living in Covington. There were 1,037 households, which are like homes where people live. About 706 of these were families.
The village is home to people of all ages. About 24.9% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 18.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Covington was about 38.7 years.
Schools in Covington
Students in Covington go to schools in the Covington Exempted Village School District. This district includes Covington High School.
See also
In Spanish: Covington (Ohio) para niños
