Goshen, Indiana
Population: 24,000
Located in Elkhart County
Goshen is nestled in the rich Elkhart River Valley, one of the finest agricultural sectors of the nation and the center of the industrial-growth belt between Chicago and Toledo. The city is served by 10 truck lines and is located on the main east-west line of the Conrail Railroad. Four colleges and universities are found in close proximity (within a 30-minute drive) to the Goshen area, along with our home-based Goshen College. Elkhart County's diversification is exceptional! Most of the manufacturing classification are located within the county. This is among the highest percentage of any County in the United States. With five major county parks and 17 city parks, recreational opportunity is offered to all in every season. Many newcomers are drawn to this area to take advantage of the housing market. House hunters can find anything from Goshen's historic homes to thoughtfully planned neighborhood developments. Goshen prides itself on providing quality education for the children of it's town. With nine schools, including Bethany Christian High School, Goshen can give high-class education to any of it's near 6,000 students. Goshen College, founded more then a century ago by Mennonites, is a fully-accredited college with over 1,000 students learning and living there. More then 70 programs of study combining for 30 majors and minors are all offered at Goshen College. Meandering along the Elkhart river, it's easy for one to imagine canoeing, fishing or boating. Five major county parks and 17 city parks, sports and athletic opportunities abound in all forms, such as volleyball, basketball, soccer and archery. The College Recreation-Fitness Center and YWCA offer community members a variety of co-educational recreational and fitness programs for all ages. Come see what makes Goshen so special, you'll be sure to want to stay longer!
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