Covington County, Alabama Genealogy

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History
Covington county was formed from Henry County, was called Jones County from August 1868 until October 1868, abolished: December 3, 1867, re-established: December 1, 1868.

Parent County
1821--Covington County was created 7 December 1821 from Henry County. County seat: Andalusia

Record Loss
1847--Courthouse destroyed by flood waters. 1839 and 1878--County records destroyed by fires

Neighboring Counties

 * Butler
 * Coffee
 * Conecuh
 * Crenshaw
 * Escambia
 * Geneva
 * Okaloosa County, Florida
 * Walton County, Florida

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