Wadsworth is a city in Medina County, Ohio, United States. Founded on March 1, 1814, the city was named after General Elijah Wadsworth, a Revolutionary War hero and War of 1812 officer who owned the largest share of the lands that became Medina County. The population of Wadsworth was 24,007 at the 2020 census.
History
A post office called Wadsworth has been in operation since 1823.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. It is located just a few miles south of the Saint Lawrence River Divide. Wadsworth is located approximately southwest of Akron and south of Cleveland.