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Covington is the parish seat of St. Tammany Parish, located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain in southeastern Louisiana. Founded in 1816 and named after General Leonard Covington, a hero of the War of 1812, the city spans approximately 9 square miles along the Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte rivers. Covington serves as the governmental and commercial hub of one of Louisiana’s fastest-growing parishes and is part of the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area. The city is well known for its charming historic downtown, vibrant arts scene, and high quality of life, making it a popular relocation destination for families seeking a quieter alternative to the south shore while remaining connected to New Orleans via the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.

• James Lee Burke – Award-winning crime fiction author best known for the Dave Robicheaux mystery series set in Louisiana. Burke has called the Covington and New Iberia area home for much of his life.
• Steve Scalise – U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 1st congressional district and House Majority Leader, representing the North Shore area including Covington.
• Walker Percy – One of America’s most celebrated 20th-century novelists, Percy lived in nearby Covington for most of his adult life. His works, including The Moviegoer, explore Southern identity and existential themes.
• Ignatius Donnelly – While not a native, the area has connections to various Louisiana political figures whose careers shaped St. Tammany Parish’s development.

• Named after a war hero – Covington takes its name from General Leonard Covington, who died from wounds suffered at the Battle of Chrysler’s Farm during the War of 1812.
• Walker Percy’s home – Renowned novelist Walker Percy, author of the National Book Award-winning The Moviegoer, lived in Covington for decades. His home is a local landmark.
• Fastest-growing parish – St. Tammany Parish, with Covington as its seat, has consistently ranked among the fastest-growing parishes in Louisiana over the past three decades.
• The world’s longest bridge is nearby – The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, connecting the North Shore to Metairie, spans 23.87 miles and held the Guinness record as the world’s longest bridge over water for decades.
• Bogue Falaya River – The Bogue Falaya, a Choctaw phrase meaning “long river,” flows through Covington and has been a center of community life since the city’s founding.
• Three rivers city – Covington sits at the confluence of the Bogue Falaya, Tchefuncte, and Abita rivers, earning it a reputation as one of Louisiana’s most scenic inland towns.