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Village of CovingtonMiami County, Ohio
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History & Fort Rowdy

The Village grew on the site of Fort Rowdy, a supply post built in 1793 during the Northwest Indian War on the banks of the Stillwater River.

Timeline

  • 1793 — Fort Rowdy is built on the Stillwater River
  • 1816 — The town is laid out
  • 1835 — Covington is incorporated
  • Earlier names: Friendship, Newberry and Stillwater

Fort Rowdy Gathering

Each year the community marks its heritage with the Fort Rowdy Gathering, a festival of living history, traditional crafts, music and food held in Community Park.