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Worthington, Ohio
Location of Worthington within Ohio
Location of Worthington within Ohio
Location of Worthington within Franklin County
Location of Worthington within Franklin County
Coordinates: 40°5′29″N 83°1′15″W / 40.09139, -83.02083
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyFranklin
Area
 - Total5. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads This is a list of the eighty-eight counties in the US state of Ohio. Franklin County is a County located in the state of Ohio, United States. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 7 sq mi (14. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²)
 - Land5. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 7 sq mi (14. 7 km²)
 - Water0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²)
Elevation [1]863 ft (263 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total14,125
 - Density2,494. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6/sq mi (963. 2/km²)
Time zoneEastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST)EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code43085
Area code(s)614
FIPS code39-86604[2]
GNIS feature ID1056581[1]

Worthington is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 614, which had covered the entire southeastern quarter of the state of Ohio for decades now represents only the Columbus Metropolitan area; Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Franklin County is a County located in the state of Ohio, United States. Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 14,125 at the 2000 census. The city was founded in 1803 by the Scioto Company led by James Kilbourne, who was later elected to the United States House of Representatives. James Kilbourne ( October 19, 1770 &ndash April 9, 1850) was an American surveyor and politician from Ohio. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. The city was named in honor of Thomas Worthington, future governor of Ohio. Thomas Worthington ( July 16, 1773 – June 20, 1827) was a Democratic-Republican politician from Ohio. Worthington is a northern suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio.

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History

First settlement

On May 5, 1802 a group of prospective settlers founded the Scioto Company at the home of Rev. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 1802 ( MDCCCII) was a Common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Eber B. Clark in Granby, Connecticut for the purpose of forming a settlement between the Muskingum River and Great Miami River in the Ohio Country. Granby is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The Muskingum River is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately 111 miles (179 km long in southeastern Ohio in the United States. The Great Miami River (also called the Miami River) is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately The Ohio Country (sometimes called the Ohio Territory) was the name used in the 18th century for the regions of North America west of the Appalachian Mountains James Kilbourne was elected president and Josiah Topping secretary (McCormick 1998:7). James Kilbourne ( October 19, 1770 &ndash April 9, 1850) was an American surveyor and politician from Ohio. On August 30, 1802 James Kilbourne and Nathaniel Little arrived at Colonel Thomas Worthington’s home in Chillicothe, Ohio. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 1802 ( MDCCCII) was a Common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting on Wednesday of the James Kilbourne ( October 19, 1770 &ndash April 9, 1850) was an American surveyor and politician from Ohio. Thomas Worthington ( July 16, 1773 – June 20, 1827) was a Democratic-Republican politician from Ohio. Chillicothe (ˌtʃɪlɨˈkɒθi CHILL-i-KOTH-ee is a city in the U They tentatively reserved land along the Scioto River on the Pickaway Plains for their new settlement (McCormick 1998:17). The Scioto River (saɪˈoʊtoʊ sigh-OH-toe or /saɪˈoʊtə/ sigh-OH-tuh) is a river in central and southern Ohio more than 231 miles (372 km in Pickaway Plains is a wide area of rolling hills beginning about 3 miles south of Circleville Ohio, and extending several miles to the north and south

On October 5, 1802, the Scioto Company met in Granby, Connecticut and decided not to purchase the lands along the Scioto River on the Pickaway Plains, but rather to buy land 30 miles (48 km) farther north from Dr. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 1802 ( MDCCCII) was a Common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Granby is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The Scioto River (saɪˈoʊtoʊ sigh-OH-toe or /saɪˈoʊtə/ sigh-OH-tuh) is a river in central and southern Ohio more than 231 miles (372 km in Pickaway Plains is a wide area of rolling hills beginning about 3 miles south of Circleville Ohio, and extending several miles to the north and south John Stanbery and his partner, an American Revolutionary War general, Jonathan Dayton. In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" Jonathan Dayton ( October 16 1760 October 9 1824) was an American politician from the U Sixteen thousand acres (65 km²) were purchased along the Whetstone River (now known as the Olentangy River) at $1. The Olentangy River (oʊlənˈtænʤi is a Tributary of the Scioto River in Ohio. 50 per acre (McCormick 1998:19-27). This land was part of the United States Military Lands surveyed by Israel Ludlow in 1797 and divided into townships 2. The United States Military Lands were land grants given to Continental Army servicemen by the United States Congress for service in the American Revolutionary 5 miles (4. 0 km) square (McCormick 1998:29-30).

Organization

On May 7, 1803 James Kilbourne arrived at what is now Worthington to inspect the Scioto Company’s purchase. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses 1803 ( MDCCCIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a James Kilbourne ( October 19, 1770 &ndash April 9, 1850) was an American surveyor and politician from Ohio. A work party of seven hired laborers, paid $12 per month each, soon began work clearing the forest (McCormick 1998:29).

On August 10, 1803 the Scioto Company voted to name the village for Thomas Worthington, one of Ohio's first two senators, and for each member to contribute $2 (about four days wages) to support a library. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire 1803 ( MDCCCIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Thomas Worthington ( July 16, 1773 – June 20, 1827) was a Democratic-Republican politician from Ohio.

In September 1803 the first settlers departed Connecticut by horse. Ezra Griswold was the lone settler who traveled by oxcart. With this he is officially the first settler of Worthington, beating his fellow Company men to the site. By December 1803, Worthington was divided into 160, three quarter acre city lots with a five acre public green in the center of the village. Thirty seven persons bid between $53 and $0. 25 to select a lot. Those who bid nothing were given a choice of the remaining lots. Farm lots, ranging from 20 to 130 acres (0. 53 km²) and averaging 93 acres, were sold off in the same way. Both the Episcopal Church and Worthington Academy were given an 80 acre farm lot and 20 acre wood lot to provide financial support.

Dissolution of the Company

By August 11, 1804 the plat maps were completed, payments or notes promising payments collected and deeds prepared for all sixteen thousand acres (65 km²) of the Scioto Company’s purchase (McCormick 1998:71). Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Year 1804 ( MDCCCIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a On January 28, 1805, having completed its work of apportioning land and establishing the church, school and library, the Scioto Company was dissolved (McCormick 1998:76). Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Year 1805 ( MDCCCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or

Incorporation

On February 20, 1808 the Worthington Academy was incorporated by the Ohio legislature and a brick building was constructed facing the northeast quadrant of the public square. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 1808 ( MDCCCVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Its bell now adorns Kilbourne middle school. That same year James Kilbourne erected a commercial building for a newspaper. James Kilbourne ( October 19, 1770 &ndash April 9, 1850) was an American surveyor and politician from Ohio. This building still stands at 679-681 High Street as the oldest commercial building in continuous use in the state.

In 1811, Ezra Griswold built a large south-facing brick tavern on the lot north of the northeast quadrant of the public square. That same year, the Orange Johnson house was constructed north of the Village Green.

War of 1812

During the War of 1812, several Worthington militia marched north with General William Hull's army and were surrendered at Detroit on August 12, 1812. The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the British Empire, particularly Great Britain and her North American colonies William Hull ( June 24, 1753 &ndash November 29, 1825) was an American Soldier and Politician. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 1812 ( MDCCCXII) a leap year started on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Orders issued by General William Henry Harrison from "Northwest Army Headquarters, Worthington, Ohio" on October 28, 1812 indicate the commander, like his supply wagons, was using the road north from the capital. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 1812 ( MDCCCXII) a leap year started on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year On September 7, 1814, Zophar Topping died while serving with Indian scouts, Worthington's only casualty during the war. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 1814 ( MDCCCXIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common

Growth

On May 24, 1813 James Kilbourne took a seat in the United States House of Representatives. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Year 1813 ( MDCCCXIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate.

On August 25, 1817 President James Monroe visited Worthington. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Year 1817 ( MDCCCXVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common James Monroe (April 28 1758 – July 4 1831 was the fifth President of the United States (1817–1825 Also in 1817, Philander Chase moved to Worthington to become the first rector of St. Philander Chase ( December 14, 1775 - September 20, 1852) was an Episcopal Church Bishop, educator and pioneer of John's Episcopal Church. He concurrently served as rector of Episcopal churches in Columbus and Delaware and as principle of the Worthington Academy. In June of 1818, Rev. Chase was elected Bishop of the newly organized Episcopal Diocese of Ohio.

The period from the 1820s to the Civil War was a time of slow growth for the sleepy village. In 1820 Aurora Buttles erected a Masonic hall. In 1826 the Columbus and Sandusky Turnpike was incorporated (now U.S. Route 23) to connect the center of the state to Lake Erie, further cementing the importance of High Street. US Route 23 is a long north-south US highway between Jacksonville Florida, and Mackinaw City Michigan.

Civil War

In September, 1861 Captain William Piney and 14 members of the "Olentangy Reserves" muster into Company E of Thomas Worthington Jr. 's 46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry regiment, which trains at Camp Lyon on the old Worthington Manufacturing Co. site southwest of the village. This unit suffered forty percent casualties at the battle of Shiloh in April, 1862.

Post-war growth

In 1866 the Bishop House was converted to the Union Hotel (Worthington Inn) by the Lewis family. In 1873 the Worthington School located at Evening Street and State Route 161 was completed. The first Worthington High School class graduated in 1880 (including 2 girls).

In 1931, the only Roman Catholic pontifical college outside of Italy, the Pontifical College Josephinum relocated just north of Worthington where it exists today. The Pontifical College Josephinum is a four-year Liberal arts college and graduate school of theology founded by Monsignor Joseph Jessing in 1888 and located in

Geography

Worthington is located at 40°5′29″N, 83°1′15″W (40. 091513, -83. 020905)[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 7 square miles (14. 7 km²), all of it land.

The cities of Worthington and Riverlea form an enclave of Columbus. Riverlea is a village in Franklin County, Ohio, United States, surrounded by Worthington on its north south and east sides and Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio.

Highways that pass through or adjacent to Worthington include Interstate 270, United States Route 23, Ohio State Route 161, and Ohio State Route 315. US Route 23 is a long north-south US highway between Jacksonville Florida, and Mackinaw City Michigan. State Route 161 is an east-west state highway in the state of Ohio. State Route 315 is a north-south highway in central Ohio, mainly in the Columbus metropolitan area

Interstate 71 and Ohio State Route 710 pass just to the east of the city. Interstate 71 (I-71 is an Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes/Midwestern region of the United States.

Except for a small border with Perry Township (Brookside Estates) on the west, Worthington is completely surrounded by Columbus.

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 14,125 people, 5,692 households, and 4,052 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,494. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6 people per square mile (963. 5/km²). There were 5,845 housing units at an average density of 1,032. 3/sq mi (398. 7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93. 97% White, 1. 71% African American, 0. 12% Native American, 2. 77% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 0. 22% from other races, and 1. 21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0. 98% of the population.

There were 5,692 households out of which 31. 4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62. 0% were married couples living together, 7. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28. 8% were non-families. 25. 7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11. 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 42 and the average family size was 2. 92.

In the city the population was spread out with 23. 9% under the age of 18, 4. 9% from 18 to 24, 23. 1% from 25 to 44, 29. 7% from 45 to 64, and 18. 4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 88. 2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82. 6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $68,568, and the median income for a family was $83,074. Males had a median income of $59,258 versus $39,424 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,495. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 1. 4% of families and 2. 5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 4% of those under age 18 and 4. 5% of those age 65 or over.

Library

The Worthington Public Library serves the community with three branches. In 2005, the library loaned more than 1. 9 million items to its 61,000 cardholders, making it the 16th busiest library in Ohio. Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads [4] Total holding are over 436,000 volumes with nearly 500 periodical subscriptions. [5]

Notable persons from Worthington

Sister city

See also

References

  1. ^ a b US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
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