Goshen (/ˈɡoʊʃən/ GOH-shən[2]) is a census-designated place in central Goshen Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States.[1] The population was 715 at the 2020 census.[3] It is centered on State Route 28 (especially where it overlaps with State Routes 132 and 48), approximately midway between Milford and Blanchester.
Goshen, Ohio | |
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 Goshen community sign | |
 Location of Goshen, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 39°13′57″N 84°09′12″W / 39.23250°N 84.15333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Township | Goshen |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 715 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 513 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628897[1] |
History
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Goshen was founded in 1799 by German and English settlers, namely Jacob Myers, and most of whom had migrated down the Ohio River from western Pennsylvania after fighting for the Colonies during the American Revolutionary War.[citation needed]
2022 tornado
editOn July 6, 2022, an EF2 tornado struck the town's center, causing damage to multiple buildings including the Fire Department station, resulting in officials declaring a state of emergency. The National Centers for Environmental Information stated the tornado caused $3 million (2022 USD) in damage.[4]
Education
editGoshen has a public library, a branch of the Clermont County Public Library.[5]
Goshen Local School District has four schools:
- Goshen High School
- Goshen Middle School
- Spaulding Elementary School
- Marr-Cook Elementary School
Notable people
edit- Sam Leever – Major League baseball player
- John J. Voll – fighter pilot
References
edit- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goshen, Ohio
- ^ "E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Ohio Pronunciation Guide | Ohio University". www.ohio.edu. Ohio University. 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "Goshen CPD, Ohio – Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Storm Event Database 2022-07-06 14:05 EST-5". National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "Locations". Clermont County Public Library. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
External links
edit- Community website
- Goshen Historical Society Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine – Goshen Historical Society Homepage
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