Worthington Historical Society

About Worthington Worthington is located in the center of the state at Ohio's crossroads - the intersection of U.S. State Route 23 and State Route 161 and affords easy access to all parts of the Ohio and the nation. A suburb of Columbus, the state capital, Worthington offers all of the attractions and conveniences of a big city combined with the charm of small town living. Worthington was one of the Midwest's first planned communities, blending commerce, residential life, education and faith. Founded in 1803, Worthington reflects its dignified New England heritage with authentic brick sidewalks leading to the central Village Green where many of the city's original commercial buildings and churches still stand proudly. Today, as in ages past, people come to meet and greet on the Village Green and stroll the streets of downtown Worthington.