Goshen, Idaho
Goshen is an unincorporated community in Bingham County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.[1]
History
The first settlement at Goshen was made in 1883.[2] A post office called Goshen was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1905.[3] The community was named after the Land of Goshen, a place mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goshen, Idaho
- The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 183.
- "Post Offices". Retrieved 22 January 2018.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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