Covington, Nebraska | |
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Coordinates: 42°29′N 96°25′W / 42.49°N 96.41°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Nebraska |
County | Dakota |
Covington is a ghost town in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States. [1] It is now incorporated into South Sioux City, Nebraska.
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]
42°29′10″N 96°24′41″W / 42.48611°N 96.41142°W