Goshen, Missouri

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

History

Goshen was originally called McKinneysville, and under the latter name was platted in 1860.[2] A post office called Goshen was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1904.[3] The community derives its name from the Land of Goshen, a place mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goshen, Missouri
  2. ^ a b "Mercer County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 5, 2016.

40°22′58″N 93°40′47″W / 40.38278°N 93.67972°W / 40.38278; -93.67972


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