209 years in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1817Covington is settled
- 2010Quehanna Wild Area map
- 2024PA 879 wb at Frenchville, Aug. 2024
A town of 388, settled in 1817. Nearly 49.9% of it is conserved land.
The 2 things Covington does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Covington. Another town gets a different order.
56 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quehanna Wild Area | 33.4 mi | 9,741 |
| 2. State Game Lands Number 100 | 10.4 mi | 820 |
| 3. Moshannon State Forest | 9.1 mi | 14,192 |
Most working residents leave Covington for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Lawrence (14%), Bradford (6%) and Clearfield (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Covington has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Covington beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Covington | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 58.8% | 64.4% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
49.9% of the town is conserved land, across 5 parks and preserves.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Covington Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its population was 497 at the 2020 census.
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