Southworth, Ohio

Southworth is an unincorporated community in Allen County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

A post office called Southworth was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1910.[2] The community was named for Benjamin F. Southworth, the original owner of the site.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Southworth, Ohio
  2. "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  3. History of Allen County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc. Warner, Beers & Company. 1885. p. 568.

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