Goshen, Vermont Facts for Kids

Goshen is a small and peaceful town located in Addison County, Vermont, in the United States. It's known for its beautiful natural surroundings. In 2020, about 172 people lived here, making it a very quiet place.

Where is Goshen, Vermont?
Who lives in Goshen?
- What was Goshen like in 2000?
Who are some famous people from Goshen?
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Where is Goshen, Vermont?

Goshen is nestled in the southern part of Addison County. It sits right within the famous Green Mountains, which are a big part of Vermont's landscape.

What towns are near Goshen?

Goshen shares its borders with several other towns. To the west, you'll find Forest Dale. To the north are Salisbury and Ripton. Hancock is to the northeast. If you head east, you'll reach Rochester in Windsor County. To the south and southwest, in Rutland County, are the towns of Chittenden and Brandon.

What are the main areas in Goshen?

Within the town of Goshen, there are a couple of small settlements. One is simply called Goshen, located near the town's western edge. Another is Goshen Four Corners, which is found in the middle of the southern part of town.

How big is Goshen?

The total area of Goshen is about 53.9 square kilometers (or 20.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 53.5 square kilometers (20.7 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.15 square miles), is water.

What natural features are in Goshen?

Vermont Route 73 is a road that goes through Goshen from east to west. It passes through Goshen Four Corners. This route also crosses the top of the Green Mountains at a spot called Brandon Gap, which is about 2,183 feet (665 meters) high.

The Long Trail, a famous hiking path, crosses Route 73 at Brandon Gap. This trail takes you over some impressive mountains within Goshen, like Mount Horrid (about 3,216 feet or 980 meters tall) and Cape Lookoff Mountain (about 3,350 feet or 1,021 meters tall). Goshen Mountain, another peak, is in the southeast corner of the town and stands about 3,292 feet (1,003 meters) high. A large part of Goshen is actually inside the Green Mountain National Forest, which means it's a protected area with lots of trees and wildlife.

Salisbury	Ripton	Hancock
Leicester		Rochester
	Goshen

Brandon	Chittenden	Chittenden

Who lives in Goshen?

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1800	4	—
1810	86	2,050.0%
1820	290	237.2%
1830	555	91.4%
1840	621	11.9%
1850	486	−21.7%
1860	394	−18.9%
1870	330	−16.2%
1880	326	−1.2%
1890	311	−4.6%
1900	286	−8.0%
1910	212	−25.9%
1920	131	−38.2%
1930	84	−35.9%
1940	83	−1.2%
1950	94	13.3%
1960	76	−19.1%
1970	120	57.9%
1980	163	35.8%
1990	226	38.7%
2000	227	0.4%
2010	164	−27.8%
2020	172	4.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Goshen has changed a lot over the years. In 1800, only 4 people lived there! The population grew quite a bit in the early 1800s, reaching over 600 people by 1840. After that, it slowly decreased for many years before starting to grow again in the late 1900s. In 2020, the population was 172 people.

What was Goshen like in 2000?

According to the census in 2000, there were 227 people living in Goshen. These people lived in 84 households, and 57 of these were families. The town was not very crowded, with about 10.7 people per square mile.

Many households (33.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.5%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.7 people, and the average family had about 3.07 people.

The people in Goshen were of different ages. About 26.4% were under 18 years old. About 37.4% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in town was 43 years old.

Who are some famous people from Goshen?

Francis G. Parks: He was born in Goshen and later became a lawmaker in both Vermont and Wisconsin.
Ruth Stone: She was a well-known poet and writer.

Goshen, Vermont facts for kids

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