Goshen, Washington facts for kids
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Goshen, Washington
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 Goshen, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Goshen, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Goshen was a small pioneer town in Whatcom County, Washington. It was located about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Bellingham. Goshen was also about 10 miles (16 km) south of the border with Canada. Today, Goshen is considered a ghost town, meaning it no longer exists as an active community.
What Was Goshen Like?
Goshen was a busy place for both logging and farming. People worked hard cutting down trees and growing crops. The town was also an important stop on the Bellingham Bay and British Columbia Railroad line. This railroad helped move goods and people.
A Town with Big Dreams
At one time, Goshen had a big dream. It hoped to become a major railroad center. The town wanted to be the main western depot for a new railroad line. This line was being built north into Washington State. If Goshen had won, it would have brought a lot of money and traffic to the town.
The Railroad Contest
Goshen was competing with bigger cities like Whatcom (which is now Bellingham) and Seattle. These cities also wanted to be the main railroad hub. In the end, another city named Tacoma won this important contest. This meant Goshen did not get the big economic boost it hoped for.
Goshen's Legacy Today
Even though Goshen is no longer an active town, its name lives on. You can still find "Goshen Road" in the area. A short distance to the west, there is also "Everson-Goshen Road." These roads help us remember the pioneer town that once stood there.
