New Book Showcases the History of Covington

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Oct. 21, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Covington byHorton Beirne, Byron E. Faidley on behalf of the Alleghany Historical Society. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images.

Covington grew from one of Col. George Washington’s frontier forts, known as Fort Young and due to the location of several early structures was known as “Mouth of the Dunlap” in the 1700s. Located on the Midland Trail and the proposed route for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, Covington was able to expand.

The Civil War temporarily halted this progress and sent many of Covington’s native sons to fight on both sides during the conflict. After the war, the growing iron industry revived the community. In 1899, the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company located a mill at the confluence of the Jackson River and Dunlap Creek, which continues to support the city of Covington today. The dawn of the 20th century found Covington booming and expanding so much that two new railway passenger stations had to be built within an 18-year period. Images of America: Covington showcases the area’s unique history through a collection of vintage images that allow the reader to glimpse the past.

Chapters in Covington include:

•The Early Years
•Business and Industry
•Community
•Churches and Schools
•The Road Ahead

Join us for a Book Signing!

When: Saturday, November 9^th, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Where: The Alleghany Historical Society

149 Maple Avenue

Covington, VA 24426

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States.  Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.  Have we done a book on your town?  Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.