Goshen, Ohio

Goshen is a census-designated place in central Goshen Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States.[1] It is centered on State Route 28 (especially where it overlaps with State Routes 132 and 48), approximately midway between Milford and Blanchester.

For the community in Tuscarawas County, see Goshen, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Location of Goshen, Ohio

History

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.

Education

Goshen has a public library, a branch of the Clermont County Public Library.[2]

Goshen Local School District has four schools:

  • Goshen High School
  • Goshen Middle School
  • Spaulding Elementary School
  • Marr-Cook Elementary School
  • Goshen community sign.
  • Intersection of Ohio Highways 28 and 132 in Goshen.

Population

Goshen Township has roughly around 945 residents

Notable people
  • Sam Leever - Major League baseball player
  • John J. Voll - fighter pilot
  • Joseph A. Washburn aka The Goshen Potion - local legend and world renowned rapper under the alias “J-Dub”
  • Josh Wulf - 1986 Cereal Eating World Champion.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goshen, Ohio
  2. "Locations". Clermont County Public Library. Retrieved 25 February 2018.

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