Goshen, Idaho

Goshen is an unincorporated community in Bingham County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]

Goshen Townsite 04/02/2022 (DavidBarkerDrones)

History
Goshen Townsite 04/02/2022 (DavidBarkerDrones)

The first settlement at Goshen was made in 1883.[2] A post office called Goshen was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1905.[3] The community was named after the Land of Goshen, a place mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.[2]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goshen, Idaho
  2. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 183.
  3. "Post Offices". Retrieved 22 January 2018.


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