Goshen, Kentucky facts for kids
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Goshen, Kentucky
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Location of Goshen in Oldham County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Oldham |
| Named for | the biblical Land of Goshen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 892 |
| • Density | 4,527.92/sq mi (1,747.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40026
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-31960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403716 |
Goshen is a small city in Oldham County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, just like any other city. In 2020, about 892 people lived there.
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Where is Goshen?
Goshen is located in Kentucky. It sits right next to the Ohio River, which is a big river. The city is northeast of a larger city called Louisville.
The city covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Goshen's Story
Goshen was started in 1849. At first, it had a different name: Saltillo. This name came from a city in Mexico. It was named after a battle that happened there in 1847 during the Mexican–American War.
In 1851, a new post office opened in the community. People decided to change the name to Goshen. This name comes from the Bible. The biblical Land of Goshen was known for having very good soil. People thought this name fit the area well.
Goshen officially became a city in 1990. This means the state government recognized it as its own city.
Who Lives in Goshen?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 40 | — | |
| 2000 | 907 | — | |
| 2010 | 909 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 892 | −1.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 909 people living in Goshen. These people lived in 304 different homes. Most of these homes (261) were families.
The city's population has changed over the years:
- In 1880, only 40 people lived there.
- By 2000, the population grew to 907.
- In 2010, it was 909 people.
- In 2020, the population was 892 people.
What Does Goshen Do?
Goshen is famous for its horse farms. These farms raise Thoroughbred horses, which are known for racing. Some of these farms include Upson Downs Farm and Sunny Acres Horse Farm. Sunny Acres is now called Forever Green Farm Riding Academy.
Besides horses, Goshen also has other types of farms. For example, there's a tree farm called The Riverfarm. Long ago, there was also Land O' Goshen farms. This farm raised horses and sheep. It was owned by William Burke Belknap.
Many businesses in Goshen are part of the "Kentucky Proud" program. This program supports local Kentucky products. Some of these businesses are:
- River Farm Nursery
- Round Hill Farm LLC
- Golden Drop Honey
- Babs Bees
- Field 51 Produce
- Blue Skies Horse Farm LLC
Learning in Goshen
Goshen has a lending library. It is a part of the Oldham County Public Library system. This means people can borrow books and other materials there.
Famous People from Goshen
Some well-known people have connections to Goshen:
- Justin Thomas: A professional golfer.
- William Burke Belknap: He was a professor of economics at the University of Louisville.
See also
In Spanish: Goshen (Kentucky) para niños
