About this property
The Covington House historic cabin in Vancouver, Washington, was built by Richard and Charlotte "Anna" Covington born, raised and married in London, England who travelled by ship around Cape Horn, stopping at the Sandwich Islands (now known as The Hawaiian Islands) and finally arriving at Fort Vancouver in the Oregon Territory, where they had been hired to teach children of the Hudson's Bay Company employees. The first three "plains" of the area were held by Hudson Bay Fur Trade Co. whereas the fourth "plain" was opened up for public sale as property north of the Columbia River became part of the United States, the government gave newly acquired land to early pioneers, willing to settle and farm the land. The Covingtons taught at the Fort immediately after their arrival, 1846 until 11 April 1848 when they entered "donation land claim" No. 43 640 acres (2.6 km 2 ) in the Fourth Plain area, the community now referred to as Orchards, where they built their home, House No.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72001268. It was listed on May 4, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Covington House listed on the National Register?
Covington House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Covington House?
Covington House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Covington House?
The period of significance for Covington House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1846.
Can I research the history near Covington House?
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