Floyd Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Porter-Rogers-Tuck House, 1903, Covington
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Newton County Courthouse, 1884, Covington
The handsome Second Empire Newton County Courthouse in Covington is Georgia’s most recognizable, from its appearance in numerous television series and films. Designed by the venerable firm of Bruce and Morgan, it was an ambitious structure for its time, reflecting the prosperity of the county it represented. Most people will recognize it from the hit television series, In the Heat of the Night, which filmed in Covington for much of its run. It was also used as the Hazzard County Courthouse on the first five episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard.
National Register of Historic Places
Swanscombe, 1828, Covington
Swanscombe was built by the first white settler of Covington, Cary Wood, and is the oldest house in the city. It was originally a more simple form; the columns were a later addition, but they were present before the Civil War. The descendants remained in the house for several generations until selling the property to Thomas C. Swann in 1884. The name Swanscombe was given to the house during his ownership.
Floyd Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Neal Patterson House, 1850s, Covington
This Greek Revival landmark, known locally as “The Cottage”, was built for Neal Patterson between 1855-1859.
Floyd Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Robert Usher House, Circa 1840, Covington
Robert O. Usher (25 April 1809 – 9 May 1859), a prosperous merchant in Covington, built this house circa 1840, and it remained in the family for over 90 years.
Floyd Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Daniel-Mixon House, 1845, Covington
This house likely originated as a small cottage with expansions over the years resulting in its present appearance.
Floyd Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Lee-Porter House, 1913, Covington
This house is a beautifully maintained exemplar of the Neoclassical Revival. It was built for Lester Lee, who resided here until 1924, when it was sold to the O. W. Porter family. Like many historic homes in Covington, the mansion has been used extensively as a set location for Hollywood productions over the years, including The Vampire Diaries, Bessie, and Sweet Magnolias, among others.
Floyd Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown 