Worthington United Presbyterian Church
Why it's listed
Worthington United Presbyterian Church occupies the west side of the Village Green at High and West Granville streets in Worthington, Ohio. The brick building dates from 1927 and was designed by the Columbus firm Martin, Orr & Martin. It grew out of an earlier church: the original 1830s frame structure was moved to the rear and encased in brick, and it now serves as the Sunday School building. A further Sunday School addition followed in the 1950s. The facade is dominated by a classical portico and a tower with elliptical windows. The sides have multi-pane round-headed windows, the belfry has round-headed louvred openings, and the conical spire rises from a rusticated base. The church is valued as an example of Colonial Revival design. Its construction also prompted the colonial remodeling trend that has since affected many other Worthington properties. The nominated parcel is the eastern half of Lot 70 of the original plat, under one acre.
Significance in brief: The inventory form calls it significant as an example of Colonial Revival architecture, citing its elliptical openings, multi-pane and round-headed windows, and rusticated tower. It also notes that building this church prompted the "colonial" remodeling trend now affecting many Worthington properties.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80003023, listed April 17, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | High St. and W. Granville Rd., Worthington |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 17, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003023 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1830-1927-1950 |
| Architect / builder | Martin, Orr & Martin, Columbus |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in excellent condition inside and out, and still used for worship. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Worthington Historic District |
| Coordinates | 40.08966, -83.01889 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80003023.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8037255
- This listing as JSON
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