Covington County, Alabama Genealogy

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Parent County
1) Covington County was created by act of the state general assembly on 18 December 1821 from Henry County. Was called Jones County from August 1868 until October 1868. 2) Covington County was created 12 December 1822 from Henry County. Abolished: December 3, 1867. Re-established: December 1, 1868. County seat: Montezuma (1823-1847) and Andalusia, originally New Site (1847- 1867 and 1868-present). Originally known as Baine County name changed to Covington County when re-established in 1868. Courthouse destroyed in 1847 by flood waters. County records destroyed by fires in 1839 and 1878.

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Family History Library Catalog.