Goshen, Oregon facts for kids
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Goshen, Oregon
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Former Assembly of God church in Goshen
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 Goshen, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Goshen, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97405
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1136329 |
Goshen is a small community in Lane County, Oregon, in the United States. It's not an official city, but a place where people live and work. Goshen is easy to find because it's right where three important roads meet: Oregon Route 58, Oregon Route 99, and Interstate 5.
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History of Goshen
Early Days and Settlement
Back in 1853, Goshen was a stop for stagecoaches. These were like old-time buses pulled by horses. The stagecoach line went from Oregon City all the way to the gold mining areas in Jacksonville. People started settling in the Goshen area in the 1870s.
How Goshen Got Its Name
The Goshen post office opened in September 1874. John Handsaker was the first postmaster. The name "Goshen" comes from the Bible. It was a rich, green land in ancient Egypt where the Israelites lived. Some say John Jacob Hampton named the community. Others believe Elijah Bristow gave it the name. Bristow thought the area was a "land of promise." The post office closed in 1957. After that, it became part of the mail service for Eugene.
Growth and Development
By 1884, Goshen was a station on the Oregon and California Railroad. This railroad later became part of the Southern Pacific. Today, it's known as the Central Oregon and Pacific. At that time, Goshen had a store, a blacksmith shop, and a school. In 1940, about 93 people lived in Goshen.
Historic Buildings
The Methodist Episcopal Church of Goshen was built in 1910. By 1990, it had become a private home. This church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical building. The Andrew J. Keeney House, built around 1870, is also in the Goshen area.
Economy in Goshen
Goshen is home to a Cone Lumber Company sawmill. A sawmill is where logs are cut into lumber for building. In the past, the community also had a truckstop and a café. These places were torn down in 1999. A Pacific Pride commercial filling station took their place. This station is mainly for businesses to refuel their vehicles.
Education in Goshen
Goshen School used to serve students from kindergarten to 8th grade. It was part of the Springfield School District. The school closed its doors in June 2011. Now, the building houses the Willamette Leadership Academy. This is a special type of school called a charter school. It serves students in grades 6 through 12.
