This town is linked to Cincinnati, Ohio, by five broad bridges spanning the Ohio River. Named for a hero of the War of 1812, Covington in its early days had many German settlers who left their mark on the city. East of the city, the Licking River meets the Ohio. The 1867 suspension bridge that crosses from Third and Greenup streets to Cincinnati is the prototype of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The adjacent riverfront area includes Covington Landing, a floating restaurant and entertainment complex.