Worthington, Kentucky facts for kids
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Worthington, Kentucky
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Location of Worthington in Greenup County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Greenup |
| Incorporated | February 5, 1920 |
| Named for | William Jackson Worthington, a local landowner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,501 |
| • Density | 1,321.30/sq mi (510.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41183
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-84864 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0507152 |
| Website | www.worthingtonky.org |
Worthington is a city located on the south bank of the Ohio River in Greenup County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a home rule-class city, which means it has the power to govern itself in many ways.
In 2010, about 1,609 people lived in Worthington. The city is part of a larger area called the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area. This big area had a population of 287,702 people in 2010.
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History of Worthington
The land where Worthington now stands was once owned by Abraham Buford. He sold it to a company called Means and Russell Iron Company. Later, this company sold the land to W. J. Worthington. He was an important person who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky from 1895 to 1899.
After W. J. Worthington passed away, his daughters received the property. They decided to create a town there and named it Worthington, honoring their father. The town officially became a city on February 5, 1920, when the Kentucky General Assembly approved it.
Where is Worthington?
Worthington is in the eastern part of Greenup County. It sits right on the south bank of the Ohio River. You can find its exact location using these coordinates: 38°33′2″N 82°44′5″W / 38.55056°N 82.73472°W.
To the west of Worthington is the city of Wurtland. To the south, you'll find Raceland, and to the east is Russell. Across the Ohio River, in Ohio, is a village called Hanging Rock, Ohio. The closest bridge to cross the river is the Oakley C. Collins Memorial Bridge. It's about 3 miles (5 km) southeast and connects Russell, Kentucky, with Ironton, Ohio.
The United States Census Bureau says that Worthington covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water, making up about 7% of the city's total area.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 843 | — | |
| 1940 | 918 | 8.9% | |
| 1950 | 695 | −24.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,235 | 77.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,364 | 10.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,948 | 42.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,751 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,673 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,609 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,501 | −6.7% | |
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The population of Worthington has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,673 people living in the city. By 2010, the population was 1,609, and in 2020, it was 1,501. Most people living in Worthington are White.
Education in Worthington
Worthington is part of the Raceland-Worthington Independent School District. This school district also includes the nearby city of Raceland. All the schools in the district, including Raceland-Worthington High School, are located on the main campus in Raceland.
Ashland Regional Airport
The Ashland Regional Airport is located in Worthington, even though it's named after the nearby city of Ashland. This airport was once used a lot by a big oil company called Ashland Inc.. However, that company later moved its main office.
Today, the airport is used by local charter planes and private aircraft. It also hosts fun community events like car shows and air shows.
The area now known as the Gravel Pit is a backwater of the Ohio River. From the 1930s until 1962, it was a quarry where sand and small gravel were dug up. This changed when the Greenup Lock and Dam was built.
Famous Person from Worthington
- Corporal John W. Collier was a brave soldier from Worthington. He received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest military award in the United States, for his service during the Korean War.
See also
In Spanish: Worthington (Kentucky) para niños
