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Encyclopedia > Worthington, Ohio

Worthington is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 14,125 at the 2000 census. The city was founded in 1803 by the Scioto Company led by James Kilbourne, future member of the United States House of Representatives. The city was named in honor of Thomas Worthington, future governor of Ohio. Worthington is a northern suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Franklin County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... James Kilbourne (October 19, 1770 – April 9, 1850) was an American surveyor and politician from Ohio. ... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives (or simply the House) is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, the other being the Senate. ... Thomas Worthington (July 16, 1773 - June 20, 1827) was a Democratic-Republican politician from Ohio. ... Nickname: The Arch City The Discovery City Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield  - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area    - City  212. ...

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History

Connecticut Settlers Form the Scioto Land Company (1802)

On May 5, 1802 a group of prospective settlers founded the Scioto Company at the home of Rev. 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. James Kilbourne was elected president and Josiah Topping secretary (McCormick 1998:7). On August 30, 1802 James Kilbourne and Nathaniel Little arrived at Colonel Thomas Worthington’s home in Chillicothe, Ohio. They tentatively reserved land along the Scioto River on the Pickaway Plains for their new settlement (McCormick 1998:17). May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (126th in leap years). ... --69. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Capitol Region Incorporated 1786 Government type Board of selectmen-town manager  - First Selectman John E. Adams  - Town manager William F. Smith, Jr. ... The Muskingum River near its mouth at Marietta, Ohio in 2001 The Muskingum River is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately 111 mi (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 160 mi (257 km) long, in southwestern Ohio in the United States. ... The Ohio Country, showing the present-day U.S. state boundaries 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 and in the region of the upper Ohio River south of Lake... James Kilbourne (October 19, 1770 – April 9, 1850) was an American surveyor and politician from Ohio. ... August 30 is the 242nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (243rd in leap years), with 123 days remaining. ... --69. ... James Kilbourne (October 19, 1770 – 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. ... Nickname: Ohios First Capital Location in the state of Ohio Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Ross Mayor Joseph P. Sulzer (D) Area    - City 25. ... Perspective view looking upstream of Scioto River valley near Portsmouth, Ohio. ... 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 farther north from Dr. John Stanbery and his partner, an American Revolutionary War general, Jonathan Dayton. Sixteen thousand acres (65 km²) were purchased along the Whetstone River (now known as the Olentangy River) at $1.50 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 2.5 miles square (McCormick 1998:29-30). October 5 is the 278th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (279th in Leap years). ... --69. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Capitol Region Incorporated 1786 Government type Board of selectmen-town manager  - First Selectman John E. Adams  - Town manager William F. Smith, Jr. ... Perspective view looking upstream of Scioto River valley near Portsmouth, Ohio. ... 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. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, Dutch Republic, Spain, American Indians Kingdom of Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, American Indians Commanders George Washington, Comte de Rochambeau, Nathanael Greene, Bernardo de Gálvez Sir William Howe, Sir Henry Clinton, Lord Cornwallis (more commanders) The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the... Jonathan Dayton (October 16, 1760–October 9, 1824) was an American politician from the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Ohio State Highway 315 passing over the Olentangy in Columbus in 2002. ... The United States Military Lands were land grants given to Continental Army servicemen by the United States Congress for service in the American Revolutionary War, in lieu of giving them pay or pensions. ...


James Kilbourne arrives, and Worthington is named (1803)

On May 7, 1803 James Kilbourne arrived at what is now Worthington to inspect the Scioto Company’s purchase. A work party of seven hired laborers, paid $12 per month each, soon began work clearing the forest (McCormick 1998:29). May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... James Kilbourne (October 19, 1770 – April 9, 1850) was an American surveyor and politician from Ohio. ...


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. August 10 is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 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 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. 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...


Land is Distributed, and the Scioto Company Disbands (1804-5)

By August 11, 1804 the plat maps were completed, payments or notes promising payments collected and deeds prepared for all sixteen thousand acres of the Scioto Company’s purchase (McCormick 1998:71). 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). August 11 is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...


Academy and Commercial Buildings (1808-11)

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. Its bell now adorns Kilbourne middle school. That same year James Kilbourne erected a commercial building for a newspaper. This building still stands at 679-681 High Street as the oldest commercial building in continuous use in the state. February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... James Kilbourne (October 19, 1770 – April 9, 1850) was an American surveyor and politician from Ohio. ...


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. 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. On September 7, 1814, Zophar Topping died while serving with Indian scouts, Worthington's only casualty during the war. Combatants United States Native Americans Great Britain, Canadian provincial forces First Nations Peoples Commanders James Madison Henry Dearborn Jacob Brown Winfield Scott Andrew Jackson George Prevost Isaac Brock† Tecumseh† Strength •U.S. Regular Army: 35,800 •Rangers: 3,049 •Militia: 458,463* •US Navy & US Marines: (at start of war... Portrait of William Hull William Hull (June 24, 1753–November 29, 1825) was an American soldier and politician. ... August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For the overture by Tchaikovsky, see 1812 Overture; For the wars, see War of 1812 (USA - United Kingdom) or Patriotic War of 1812 (France - Russia) For the Siberia Airlines plane crashed over the Black Sea on October 4, 2001, see Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 1812 was a leap year starting... October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... For the overture by Tchaikovsky, see 1812 Overture; For the wars, see War of 1812 (USA - United Kingdom) or Patriotic War of 1812 (France - Russia) For the Siberia Airlines plane crashed over the Black Sea on October 4, 2001, see Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 1812 was a leap year starting... September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...


The Young Village Grows (1813-26)

On May 24, 1813 James Kilbourne took a seat in the United States House of Representatives. May 24 is the 144th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (145th in leap years). ... Year 1813 (MDCCCXIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives (or simply the House) is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, the other being the Senate. ...


On August 25, 1817 President James Monroe visits Worthington. Also in 1817, Philander Chase moved to Worthington to become the first rector of St. 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. August 25 is the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (238th in leap years), with 128 days remaining. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... James Monroe (April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was the fifth President of the United States (1817-1825), and the fourth Virginian to hold the office. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Philander Chase (December 14, 1775 - September 20, 1852) was an Episcopal bishop and founder and first president of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio in 1824. ... 1818 (MDCCCXVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar. ...


A Sleepy Village (1820-1861)

The period from the 1820's 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 Ohio State Rt. 23) to connect the center of the state to Lake Erie, further cementing the importance of High Street.


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.


Slow Growth (1864-1900)

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 to Worthington where it exists today. The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... The Pontifical College Josephinum is a four-year liberal arts college and graduate school of theology located at 7625 North High Street, in Columbus, Ohio. ...


Geography

Location of Worthington, Ohio

Worthington is located at 40°5′29″N, 83°1′15″W (40.091513, -83.020905)GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias OH county maps by Catbar. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.7 km² (5.7 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


The cities of Worthington and Riverlea form an enclave of Columbus. Riverlea is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio, just north of Columbus and surrounded by Worthington. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Nickname: The Arch City The Discovery City Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield  - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area    - City  212. ...


The following highways pass through or adjacent to Worthington: , , , and Image File history File links US_23. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links I-270. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...


passes just to the east of the city. passes just to the east of the city, as well. Image File history File links I-71. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...



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


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 14,125 people, 5,692 households, and 4,052 families residing in the city. The population density was 963.5/km² (2,494.6/mi²). There were 5,845 housing units at an average density of 398.7/km² (1,032.3/mi²). 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. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


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, 7.2% 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. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...


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. About 1.4% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Library

The Worthington Public Library serves the community with two 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. [1] Total holding are over 436,000 volumes with nearly 500 periodical subscriptions. [2] Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ...


Notable persons from Worthington

  • Maggie Grace, actress.
  • Rachael Harris, actress and comedian.
  • Jack Plotnick, actor.
  • Claire Shipman, NBC news correspondent.
  • Watershed (Columbus Ohio band): musicians Colin Gawel, Joe Oestreich, and Herb Schupp are all from Worthington.
  • Dana Tyler, New York City's CBS news anchor.
  • Bart Overly, architect.
  • Gary Berry, Green Bay Packer defensive back 2004-2005 (currently inactive).
  • Ohio State basketball coach Eldon Miller and Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce both resided in Worthington during their respective tenures as coaches.
  • Troy Perkins, DC United goalkeeper and 2006 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.
  • Betty Montgomery, Former Ohio Attorney General and Auditor, grew up in Worthington.
  • EJ Hall, World Famous Graphic/Web Designer currently working for Variable Data Marketing.

Margaret Grace Denig (born September 21, 1983) is an American actress, who, under the stage name Maggie Grace, is best known for her work as Shannon Rutherford on the television series Lost. ... Rachael Harris on The Daily Show Rachael Elaine Harris (born January 12, 1968 in Worthington, Ohio) is an American actress and comedian. ... Jack Plotnick is the voice of Xandir in the comedy show, Drawn Together Category: ... Claire Shipman is the Senior National Correspondent for ABC News Good Morning America. ... Watershed is a band based in Columbus, Ohio, playing music in the genre of pop-punk. ... Dana Tyler (born November 24, 1958) is an anchor and reporter at WCBS-TV in New York City. ... Eldon Miller (June 19, 1939 – ) is a former college mens basketball coach. ... Earle Bruce (born March 8, 1931) is a former college football and arena football coach from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... Troy Perkins (born July 29, 1981 in Springfield, Ohio) is an American soccer player, who currently plays goalkeeper for D.C. United of Major League Soccer. ... Betty Montgomery is an American politician from the state of Ohio. ...

Sister city

Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... Sayama (狭山市; -shi), formerly known as Irumagawa, is a city located in Saitama, Japan. ...

See also

Colonial Hills is a subdivision of 873 single-family homes located in the city of Worthington, Ohio, a northern suburb of the state capital, Columbus. ... The Pontifical College Josephinum is a four-year liberal arts college and graduate school of theology located at 7625 North High Street, in Columbus, Ohio. ... Worthington Christian High School is an American private secondary school in Worthington, Franklin County, Ohio. ... Worthingon Estates is a large neighborhood in Worthington, Ohio, built mostly in the mid to late 1960s. ... Worthington Industries, Inc. ...

References

  • McCormick, Virginia E. & McCormick, Robert W. New Englanders on the Ohio Frontier. Migration and Settlement of Worthington, Ohio, The Kent State University Press, 1998. ISBN 0-87338-586-1
  • McCormick, Jennie. Timeline prepared for Worthington's 2003 Bicentenial, 2003.
  1. ^ 2005 Ohio Public Library Statistics:Public Libraries Ranked by Circulation. State Library of Ohio. Retrieved on October 3, 2006.
  2. ^ 2005 Ohio Public Library Statistics:Statistics by County and Town. State Library of Ohio. Retrieved on October 3, 2006.

October 3 is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... October 3 is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

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Franklin County, Ohio
Columbus, county seat
Municipalities

Bexley | Brice | Canal Winchester | Columbus | Dublin | Gahanna | Grandview Heights | Grove City | Groveport | Harrisburg | Hilliard | Lockbourne | Marble Cliff | Minerva Park | New Albany | Obetz | Reynoldsburg | Riverlea | Upper Arlington | Urbancrest | Valleyview | Westerville | Whitehall | Worthington Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Ohio_highlighting_Franklin_County. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Nickname: The Arch City The Discovery City Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield  - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area    - City  212. ... List of Ohio county seats: Adams County-West Union Allen County-Lima Ashland County-Ashland Ashtabula County-Jefferson Athens County-Athens Auglaize County-Wapakoneta Belmont County-Saint Clairsville Brown County-Georgetown Butler County-Hamilton Carroll County-Carrollton Champaign County-Urbana Clark County-Springfield Clermont County-Batavia Clinton County-Wilmington Columbiana... Bexley is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. ... Brice is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio, on the southeast side of the Columbus metropolitan area. ... Canal Winchester is a village located in Fairfield and Franklin counties in Ohio. ... Nickname: The Arch City The Discovery City Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield  - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area    - City  212. ... Motto: Where yesterday meets tomorrow Location of Dublin within Ohio. ... Gahanna is a city located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Grandview Heights is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. ... Grove City, founded in 1852, is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. ... Groveport is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Harrisburg is a village located in Franklin and Pickaway counties in Ohio. ... Hilliard, is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. ... Lockbourne is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Marble Cliff is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Minerva Park is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... New Albany is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio, northeast of Columbus. ... Obetz is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Reynoldsburg is a city in Fairfield, Franklin, and Licking counties in Ohio. ... Riverlea is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio, just north of Columbus and surrounded by Worthington. ... The Upper Arlington Municipal Services Center functions as the seat of city government as well as police headquarters Upper Arlington is a suburban city in Franklin County, Ohio, on the northwest side of the Columbus metropolitan area. ... Urbancrest is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Valleyview is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Westerville is a city in Franklin and Delaware Counties in Ohio. ... Whitehall is a city located in Franklin County, Ohio. ...

Townships

Blendon | Brown | Clinton | Franklin | Hamilton | Jackson | Jefferson | Madison | Mifflin | Norwich | Perry | Plain | Pleasant | Prairie | Sharon | Truro | Washington Blendon Township is a township in Franklin County in the U.S. state of Ohio. ... Brown Township is located in western Franklin County. ... The State of Ohio has 88 counties. ... Franklin Township is located in the southwestern portion of Franklin County. ... Hamilton Township is located in the southeastern portion of Franklin County. ... Jackson Township is located in southern Franklin County. ... Jefferson Township is located in the northeastern portion of Franklin County. ... Madison Township is located in southeastern Franklin County. ... Mifflin Township is Franklin County map with municipal and township labels. ... Norwich Township is located in the northwestern portion of Franklin County. ... Sign indicating Perry Township administrative offices. ... Franklin County map with municipal and township labels. ... Pleasant Township is located in southwest Franklin County. ... Prairie Township is located in western Franklin County. ... Sharon Township is located in northern Franklin County. ... Truro Township is located in eastern Franklin County. ... Washington Township is located in northwestern Franklin County. ...

Other localities

Amlin | Blacklick | Blacklick Estates | Huber Ridge | Lake Darby | Lincoln Village | New Rome Amlin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. ... Blacklick, Ohio is a small unincorporated village in Jefferson Township, Franklin County, Ohio. ... Blacklick Estates is an unincorporated census_designated place located in Franklin County, partly in Madison Township and partly in Truro Township. ... Huber Ridge is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Blendon Township, within Franklin County, Ohio. ... Lake Darby is an unincorporated census-designated place located partly in Brown Township and partly in Prairie Township, within Franklin County, Ohio. ... Lincoln Village is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Prairie Township, within Franklin County, Ohio. ... New Rome was a small village on the west side of Columbus, Ohio in Franklin County, where it had occupied little more than a three-block stretch of West Broad Street (U.S. Highway 40) since its incorporation in 1947. ...


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