Constructed around 1854, the church exhibits Gothic Revival and Greek Revival influences. The congregation dates to the 1830s in the home of Rev. James Holmes, a Presbyterian missionary to Chickasaw Indians. A historic cemetery associated with the church is nearby.

Musical legend Isaac Hayes was born in Covington and grew up in Memphis. He contributed significantly to Stax’s “Soul Explosion” and wrote or co-wrote hundreds of songs, earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, two Grammys, and numerous other awards. Hayes was also dedicated to fighting police brutality, workplace discrimination, and unfair housing during his life. As part of this campaign, he cofounded the Black Knights with Warren Lewis in the 1970s…

Historic ca. 1920 gin complex and ca. 1930 store.

This store was built ca. 1900 and owned by John Franklin Baskin (posed in doorway). The ca. 1940 side wing held Burlison’s first post office. The building has been greatly altered, but holds a great deal of community history.

Constructed in ca. 1920. Aubra E. Anderson purchased the store from Vaughns in 1940 and operated it up to 1972. The Anderson family gave land across the street to the Detroit Assembly of God, but the church has been empty since the 1980s.