Covington is named for Leonard Covington, hero of the Siege of Fort Recovery and Congressman from Maryland.
Surrounding County Courthouses:
N – Alleghany County
E – Alleghany County
S – Alleghany County
W – Allegany County
Independent City 
Created: 1952
County Courthouse – Covington
Location: 266 West Main Street / North Monroe Street
Description: The City Courts are located in the Allegany County Courthouse.
See: The 25th Judicial Circuit includes Alleghany County, Augusta County, Bath County, Botetourt County, Buena Vista, Clifton Forge, Craig County, Highland County, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Staunton and Waynesboro.
History: The Independent City was created in 1952. The first and present courthouse was constructed in 1919 to 1911.
City Hall – Covington
Photos taken 2013