Goshen, Georgia

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Goshen is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

History

A post office called Goshen was established in 1808, and remained in operation until 1903. [2] The community derives its name from the Land of Goshen. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goshen, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 96. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

33°51′49″N82°30′28″W / 33.86361°N 82.50778°W / 33.86361; -82.50778

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