WORTHINGTON INN

Worthington Inn is a historic landmark located in the heart of Old Worthington... In 1816, a gentleman from Connecticut named Rensselear W. Cowles came to Worthington, Ohio to seek his fortune. In 1831, Mr. Cowles constructed the oldest portion of the Inn as a private residence for himself and his wife. The land and building that he purchased for $250.00 is what has become The Worthington Inn. Mr. Cowles' life in central Ohio's first city was one of civil service and prosperity. As a resident of Worthington, he served as County Commissioner, Justice of the Peace and Postmaster, while also profiting as a merchant... After Mr. Cowles' death in 1842, Theodore Fuller purchased the Cowles' property and promptly enlarged the building. Mr. Fuller sold the business to William Bishop in 1852 for $5,000.00 changing the property from a private residence to a traveler's inn (called the Bishop House) on one of Columbus' most traveled thoroughfares (now know as Route 161 - Dublin-Granville Road)...

Primary location: Worthington United States