Covington County, Alabama Genealogy

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Parent County
1821--Covington County was created by act of the state general assembly 7 December 1821 from Henry County. Was called Jones County from August 1868 until October 1868. 2) 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. Andalusia is the county seat.

Record Loss
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.