Goshen, Idaho

Coordinates: 43°18′35″N 112°05′00″W / 43.30972°N 112.08333°W / 43.30972; -112.08333
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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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goshen, Idaho
  2. ^ a b The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 183.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Retrieved 22 January 2018.

43°18′35″N 112°05′00″W / 43.30972°N 112.08333°W / 43.30972; -112.08333