Worthington is discussed by name in the Aaron Lewis song "Massachusetts" and referenced by the population size in "Country Boy".

Although a train station was built in Huntington, many Worthington families began selling their farms and moving to western New York State, Ohio and further west in search of cheap land .

The third and current church, including a steeple, bells, organ, and new stained glass windows, was built on the same site and dedicated in 1888.

While the permanent population of farmers and small manufacturers declined steadily, Worthington gradually gained a reputation as a summer resort.

A casino on Buffington Hill Road, a hotel, several boarding houses, and many summer homes brought many visitors as well as income to the town.

With fewer people, Worthington's one-room schools closed, post offices were consolidated, and The Grange was forced to merge with its neighbors.

In August 1949, a special town meeting appropriated $6,800 to build a new fire house, which was completed the following year.

The town's bicentennial celebration in 1968 was held from June 29 to July 6; events included a parade, an antique fair, an exhibit of photographs, a tour of Worthington homes, a play entitled "Bicentennial Quilting Party", and a beard-growing contest.

Worthington is discussed by name in the Aaron Lewis song "Massachusetts" and referenced by the population size in "Country Boy".

[18][better source needed] So I just pass the sign that welcomes me to Worthington Established long before this country came to be A place that hasn't really changed with time The way this country that I love, it used to be The song references the fact that the town of Worthington pre-existed the United States, being settled some twelve years before the end of the Revolutionary War.

Worthington is home to many agricultural endeavors, including the manufacturing of maple syrup, with three sugar houses open nearly year-round.