Goshen, New York
Goshen is a village of 5,773 people in Orange County, New York, founded in 1714.
Why visit Goshen
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include 1841 Goshen Courthouse, Everett-Bradner House, Historic Track and Legoland New York.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Goshen
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Goshen
Goshen is a village in and the county seat of Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 5,777 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metropolitan area as well as the larger New York metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Goshen (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks33
1841 Goshen Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse
101 Main Street, Goshen
Everett-Bradner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
156 South Street, Goshen
Church Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district and part of downtown Goshen, the seat of Orange County, New York, United States
District School No. 9
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic building near Goshen, New York, United States
Dutchess Quarry Cave Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Archaeological site in New York, United States of America
George T. Wisner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Sawyer Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Goshen, New York
Oak Hill
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
145 South Street, Goshen
Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
Museum · 0.4 mi
240 Main Street, Goshen
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Historic Track
Sports field and stadium · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Harness racing track in Goshen, NY
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
Angelita's Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant · Mexican
32 North Church Street, Goshen
Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Elsie's Restaurant
Restaurant · Diner
128 West Main Street, Goshen
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Goshen Pizza Tomato Pie
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Salad, Pasta
244 West Main Street, Goshen
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Kiki
Restaurant · Japanese, Chinese, Sushi
99 West Main Street, Goshen
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Diplomat Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Pastry
190 West Main Street, Goshen
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
22 more on the map.
History
The village was settled in 1714 and incorporated on March 28, 1809. In 1727 it was declared the "half-shire town" of Orange County, a predecessor to its current status as county seat. It did not take on that full status, however, until Rockland County was split from the county in 1798, and Goshen was designated the seat since Orangetown was in the new county. For a while afterward it shared that status with Newburgh, moved into Orange as compensation for the lost territory, but since the late 19th century all county government functions have been centralized in Goshen.
From the History section of Goshen (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship8
Saint John's African Union Methodist Protestant Church
Church · Methodist
207 West Main Street, Goshen
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare5
Map of Goshen
130 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 43°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Middletown 2 Nw (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-11-15: Jennings Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Orange County Airport (MGJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Chester 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Florida 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Middletown 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Scotchtown 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Kiryas Joel 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Mountain Lodge Park 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Beaver Dam Lake 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Otisville 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Woodbury 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Vernon Valley 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Goshen, NY, skyline from Historic Track, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Track, Goshen, NY, The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Everett-Bradner House, Original uploader was Daniel Case at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1841 Goshen Courthouse, Original uploader was Daniel Case at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goshen School -9, Original uploader was Daniel Case at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dutchess Quarry, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goshen Post Office, The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- OLIVET CHAPEL, GOSHEN, ORANGE COUNTY, NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sawyer Farmhouse, Goshen, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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