Old Worthington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Worthington Historic District
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 26, 2016
1. Worthington Historic District Marker
Side A
Side A
Worthington was founded in 1803 by the Scioto Company, settlers from Connecticut, and named after Thomas Worthington, a major proponent of Ohio statehood. The original plat included a 3 ½ acre village green bounded on the east by 1 ½ acre school and church lots. The green was surrounded by 160 residential and commercial lots, each measuring ¾ of an acre. By 1812, Worthington was a finalist for designation as the capital of Ohio.
Side B
The Worthington Historic District has evolved over
more than 200 years from the center of a small
village to the hub of a suburban community. The
district includes numerous architectural styles:
Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Queen Anne,
American Four Square, Colonial Revival, Cape Cod,
and vernacular styles. The Worthington Historic
District, framed by North, South, Morning, and
Evening Streets, encompasses the original village.
The district was added to the National Register of
Historic Places in 2010.
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Erected 2012. (Marker Number 116- 25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In
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Location. 40° 5.288′ N, 83° 1.08′ W. Marker is in Worthington, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Old Worthington. Marker is on North High Street (U.S. 23) near Village Green SE, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the Worthington Village Green. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 694 Village Green Dr SE, Columbus OH 43085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); James Kilbourne / Worthington Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint John's Church of Worthington and Parts Adjacent / Church and Graveyard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bicentennial Oak (about 400 feet away); Eclectic Medical College (about 500 feet away); The Founding of Worthington / Worthington, A Planned Community (about 600 feet away); Worthington Masonic Museum (about 600 feet away); Orange Johnson House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Worthington.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 26, 2016
2. Worthington Historic District Marker
Side B
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 26, 2016
3. Worthington Historic District Marker
Full view of marker, from Village Green Street, looking north. High Street is to the left.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 26, 2016
4. Worthington Historic District Marker
Seal on marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
