Goshen, Idaho
Goshen is an unincorporated community in Bingham County, Idaho, United States.[1]
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| Coordinates: 43°18′35″N 112°05′00″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bingham |
| Named for | Land of Goshen |
| Elevation | 4,636 ft (1,413 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 372888[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]
See also
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goshen
- The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 183.
- "Post Offices". Retrieved 22 January 2018.
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