Annotations COVINGTON, city, p.v., Kenton co., Ky., 85 ms. N.E. of Frankfort; from W. 493 ms. Watered by Ohio river and Licking creek. (Fanning's, 1853) Geographic Latitude 39.08300962646574 Longitude -84.50982036007001 Waterways Yes Type City or Town County Kenton State Kentucky Related Escapes 1853 Covington KY Stampede 1857 Covington KY Stampede