Goshen, Scott County, Indiana facts for kids
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Goshen
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 Goshen, Scott County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Goshen, Scott County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Lexington |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47170
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435226 |
Goshen is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government, like a city or town would.
Goshen is located in Lexington Township, which is part of Scott County, Indiana. It sits in the southeastern part of the state.
The Story Behind Goshen's Name
The community of Goshen was given its name a long time ago. It was named after the Land of Goshen. This is a special place mentioned in the Bible.
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