Goshen ( ) is a

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in central Goshen Township, Clermont County,

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. The population was 715 at the 2020 census. It is centered on State Route 28 (especially where it overlaps with State Routes

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and 48), approximately midway between Milford and Blanchester.

History

Goshen was founded in 1799 by German and English settlers, namely Jacob Myers, and most of whom had migrated down the

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from western

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after fighting for the Colonies during the

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2022 tornado

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

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stated the tornado caused $3 million (2022 USD) in damage.

Education

Goshen has a public library, a branch of the Clermont County Public Library. Goshen Local School District has four schools: * Goshen High School * Goshen Middle School * Spaulding Elementary School * Marr-Cook Elementary School

Notable people

* Sam Leever – Major League baseball player * John J. Voll – fighter pilot

References

External links

Community website

– Goshen Historical Society Homepage Census-designated places in Clermont County, Ohio Census-designated places in Ohio {{ClermontCountyOH-geo-stub