Goshen, Ohio

Goshen is a census-designated place in central Goshen Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States.[1] The population was 715 at the 2020 census.[2] 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.

Goshen, Ohio
Census-designated place
Goshen community sign
Goshen community sign
Location of Goshen, Ohio
Location of Goshen, Ohio
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyClermont
TownshipGoshen
Population
 (2020)
 • Total715
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code513

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.

2022 tornado
See also: Tornadoes of 2022 § July 6 (Ohio)

On 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.[3]

Education

Goshen has a public library, a branch of the Clermont County Public Library.[4]

Goshen Local School District has four schools:

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

Notable people

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goshen, Ohio
  2. "Goshen CPD, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  3. "Storm Event Database 2022-07-06 14:05 EST-5". National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  4. "Locations". Clermont County Public Library. Retrieved February 25, 2018.

39.230°N 84.163°W / 39.230; -84.163


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