1864 Lottery Ticket - Covington, Kentucky - Americana

Covington, Kentucky, is a city located at the meeting point of the Ohio and Licking Rivers, nestled in Kenton County. Directly to the north of Covington lies Cincinnati, Ohio, while Newport is found to its east across the Licking River, and Ludlow is situated to the west. As recorded in the 2010 U.S. census, Covington boasted a population of 40,640, making it the largest city in Northern Kentucky and the fifth most populous city in the entire state. Alongside Independence, Covington serves as one of the two county seats.

The city’s origins date back to a settlement referred to as The Point, a name derived from its strategic location at the confluence of the Licking and Ohio Rivers. In 1814, the area comprising 150 acres on the west side of the Licking River was bought from Thomas Kennedy for $50,000 by John Gano, Richard Gano, and Thomas Carneal. The following year, they established the town of Covington, naming it in tribute to General Leonard Covington, who lost his life at the Battle of Crysler's Farm during the War of 1812. Covington's formal incorporation was sanctioned by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1815, and it achieved city status by 1834.

This early lottery ticket, dated from the Civil War era, is a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. For further details, one can explore more about Covington at the provided link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covington,_Kentucky.

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