New Goshen, Indiana facts for kids
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New Goshen, Indiana
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Former school on Rangeline Place
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Location of New Goshen in Vigo County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.34 sq mi (8.64 km2) |
| • Land | 3.31 sq mi (8.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 402 |
| • Density | 121.45/sq mi (46.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47863
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-52956 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440049 |
New Goshen is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
New Goshen was platted and laid out May 17, 1853, by Hamilton Smith, William Ferguson, George Smith and John Hay. As of 1890 the population was approximately 180. Future U.S. Senator Birch Bayh was a resident and graduated from New Goshen High; New Goshen High closed in 1959 and was consolidated into today's West Vigo High School.
The New Goshen post office has been in operation since 1851.
Geography
New Goshen is located at 39°34′52″N 87°27′44″W / 39.58111°N 87.46222°W at an elevation of 643 feet.
It is bisected by U.S. Route 150, which connects it to Paris, Illinois to the northwest and West Terre Haute, Indiana to the southwest.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 402 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: New Goshen (Indiana) para niños
