Public "Ox Lot" Parking

Covington's original town grid layout included public squares in the middle of each block for trade and commerce in the downtown business district. Farmers brought their oxen-laden carts to town loaded with wares and conducted business in these designated center-block locations. Traditionally called ox lots, they were largely responsible for Covington's designation as a national historic district, and today they provide free public off-street parking for downtown visitors and employees.

Covington, Louisiana · United States