Winchester, Richland County, Ohio

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] 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.

Map of Ohio highlighting Richland County