A northern suburb of Columbus, Worthington, Ohio is a city in Franklin County. The planned community was founded by the Scioto Company, led by James Kilbourne, in 1803, and named for Thomas Worthington, one of Ohio’s first two senators and future governor. Worthington is situated along the Whetstone River, which is now known as the Olentangy River. Incorporated as a village in 1835, Worthington became a city in 1954, after annexing the Colonial Hills subdivision.
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The Shops at Worthington Place
A map and directions to the shopping center in Worthington, Ohio are posted, along with its hours of operation, leasing policies, a calendar of events, and a guide to stores and restaurants located in the mall.
http://shopworthingtonplace.com/
Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a membership organization that assists area businesses to make connections to grow their business, to enhance the local business climate, and to build a strong local economy. Its membership policies and demographics, strategic objectives, and leadership are defined. Included is a membership directory and calendar of events.
http://www.worthingtonchamber.org/
Worthington Historical Society
A non-profit organization, the WHS maintains several historic properties in Olde Worthington, the original site and historic district of Worthington, Ohio. Its buildings and places are highlighted, with photographs and information about its events, exhibits and collections.
http://www.worthingtonhistory.org/
The public library system operates three library facilities in and around Worthington, Ohio, including one in Old Worthington, one in Worthington Park, and its Northwest branch in Columbus. Its locations, hours of operation, a calendar of programs and events, and various online resources are available.
http://www.worthingtonlibraries.org/
The public school administrative district in Worthington, Ohio operates several school campuses, providing a PK-12th grade curriculum. District boundaries and attendance areas are defined, along with enrollment policies, a school calendar, menus, bus routes, and profiles of each of the district’s campuses.
http://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/
Founded in 1803, The City of Worthington is located at the intersection of US 23 and Ohio 161. Its history and a contemporary profile of the community is provided on the official municipal web site. Online resources include service requests, permit applications, and recreation registration.
http://www.worthington.org/
