Covington, Nebraska
Ghost Town in Nebraska, United States
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Covington is a ghost town in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.[1] It is now incorporated into South Sioux City, Nebraska.
Covington, Nebraska | |
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  Covington, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 42.49°N 96.41°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Dakota |
History
A post office was established at Covington in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1893.[2] It took its name from the Covington, Columbus and Black Hills Railroad.[3]
It was known during its time as one of the "wickedest" places on the planet. It was known for its brothels, saloons and gambling dens.[4] A special election in 1893 approved the merger of Covington and Stanton into the city of South Sioux City.[5]
