![Do You Know About The Incredible ‘Covington Heart Pine Knot House’? [Pics]](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2018/03/Covington-Heart-Pine-Knot-House-4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Do You Know About The Incredible ‘Covington Heart Pine Knot House’? [Pics]
If you have ever driven along U.S. 190 in Covington, La you might have noticed a strange shed like structure made of tree limbs. Chances are you might have blinked and missed it though. The legendary "Covington Heart Pine Knot House" has been around for almost 100 years and has been at the center of much curiosity ever since it was built.
The "Covington Heart Pine Knot House" is a 16 ft by 16 ft shed-like structure made entirely out of intertwined heart pine knots. You might recognize it from the numerous paintings, postcards and bridal pictures that have featured it.
So, what's the story behind it all?
Tammanyfamilyblog.com says that "according to Warner family members, the shed was made with fat pine knots from the Mackie Pine Products company sometime in the early 1920's. Richard Warner explained that it was a walk in gate and was used by his dad's wife to raise ferns."
Also known as "The Knot House" or "The Twig House", this structure will be instantly recognizable to anyone who attended Covington High due to it's close proximity to the school.
If you haven't been to the "Covington Heart Pine Knot House" yet, seems like a great weekend road trip!
You can see more pictures over at tammanyfamilyblog.com.
More From News Talk 96.5 KPEL
![New Iberia Has One of the Most Unique, Incredible Airbnb Rentals in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/04/attachment-Louisiana-Airbnb-On-The-Water.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Where in Lafayette, Louisiana Will Southern Classic Chicken Be Opening? New Details Emerge](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/12/attachment-attachment-Southern-Classic-Chicken.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl in Mississippi, Faces 20 Years in Prison](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/10/attachment-eunice-pair-indicted-following-fentanyl-death-of-teen.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Covington Man Arrested in Double Homicide of Severely Burned Victims](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/11/attachment-covington-police.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Horrific Covington Double Homicide Leaves Victims ‘Burned Beyond Recognition’](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/08/attachment-RS20081_GettyImages-1124599161.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
![Historic Louisiana Train Depot is Now a Must Visit Restaurant](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2022/07/attachment-LOLA.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![19-Year-Old LSU Student Killed in Crash Involving 18-Wheeler in Covington](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/04/attachment-Screen-Shot-2022-04-09-at-9.03.10-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Stunning 5,000 Sq Ft Castle for Sale in Covington, Louisiana [PHOTOS]](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/08/attachment-The-Covington-Castle1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Covington Castle Airbnb Might Be the Most Amazing Stay in Louisiana [Photos]](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/02/Covington-Castle-Airbnb-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)