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Winchester is a ghost town in Worthington Township, Richland County, Ohio, United States,[1] along the Clear Fork River.[2] It was established south of Newville.[1]

Winchester, Ohio
Ghost town
Location of Winchester, Ohio
Coordinates: 40°36′34″N 82°24′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyRichland
TownshipWorthington
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1074385[1]

History


In March 1845, the town of Winchester was laid out in Section 9, on the Clear Fork River by Noble Calhoun. A few houses were erected, but the land upon which it was platted was heavily mortgaged and was later sold at a Sheriff's sale. The town never amounted to more than a few homes.[2]


References


  1. "Winchester, Richland County, Ohio". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. (historical)
  2. Graham, A. A. (1888). A History of Richland County, Ohio.




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