Local events in Goshen Township, Hardin County
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How Goshen Township, Hardin County began
Goshen Township, in the northeastern corner of Hardin County, was organized in the spring of 1834 and originally held nine more sections that were transferred to Wyandot County in 1845. Settlement began around 1832-33 with families such as the Kellys, Masons, and Butchers; the township took its biblical name, 'Goshen,' for the exceptional richness of its soil and the abundant wild honey found there. It has never contained an incorporated village and remains flat farmland today.
Settled 1832, incorporated 1834, by organized in spring 1834; nine sections later ceded to Wyandot County in 1845.
Where the name comes from
The township was named Goshen, after the biblical land of Goshen, 'on account of the exceeding richness of its soil, and the vast quantities of honey produced by wild bees.'
Before the town
No Native American village, trail, or treaty specific to Goshen Township was found in the sources searched. The township borders Wyandot County, once the Wyandot reservation established by the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs and finally ceded in the 1842 Treaty of Upper Sandusky; no source documents a Native site within Goshen Township's own boundaries.
Timeline
- — Joseph Roseberry is believed to be the area's first settler.
- — Samuel Kelly (from Pennsylvania), Jonathan Mason (from Virginia), and brothers George and Jonas Butcher (from Virginia) settle in the township over that winter.
- — Goshen Township is organized in spring, along with Cessna Township the same spring and Pleasant Township that fall.
- — The first schoolhouse, a round-log cabin on Section 21, opens with teacher Sloan McQuown.
- — Nine sections of Goshen Township's original territory are transferred to Wyandot County.
- — The township's population is recorded at 490, rising to 894 by 1860, 928 by 1870, and 1,030 by 1880.
- — Goshen Grange No. 578 is organized with 35 charter members; a Grange Hall follows in 1877.
Stories
Named for honey and rich ground
When settlers organized their new township in the spring of 1834, they reached for a biblical comparison to describe what they had found: Goshen, the fertile land the Israelites were given in Egypt. The 1883 county history is specific about why the name fit -- the soil was exceptionally rich, and wild bees produced honey in what the historian called 'vast quantities.' The name endured even after Goshen lost nine of its sections to the newly reorganized Wyandot County line in 1845, and the flat, productive farmland that earned the name is still what defines the township today.
Photographs
Photo: Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Local history sources: ohiogenealogyexpress.com · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
Water
Scioto River valley aquifer (local wells, low confidence) The water here
- Kenton City92% of residentsScioto River valley aquifer (local wells, low confidence)
- Forest Village8% of residentsGroundwater wells (3 wells)
Its ZIP codes
Each ZIP code that touches Goshen Township, Hardin County, with the share of its residents who live here and the same headline figures as the ZIP page.
| ZIP | Share | Water | Radon | Home value | Schools | Flood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43326 Kenton | 3% | Scioto River valley aquifer (local wells, low confidence) | 4.2 pCi/L average radon | Median year built 1968 | Kenton City · 3 stars overall | 4.3% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45843 Forest | 2% | Mostly private wells | 4.0 pCi/L average radon | Median year built 1974 | Riverdale Local · 3 stars overall | 1.2% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
Local government
Who holds office in Goshen Township, Hardin County, how its elections and ballot issues came out, and the state auditor's record.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-08 | Issue: 10. Goshen Township Fire | 191 | 49 | Passed (79.58% for), unofficial |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-02 | Township Trustee | Daryl G. Flowers 140, 49.3%; Joseph Sherman 144, 50.7% |
| 2021-11-02 | Township Fiscal Officer | Tammy L. Sherman 160, 100.0% |
| 2019-11-05 | Township Trustee | Allen Barrett 137, 100.0% |
| 2019-11-05 | Township Fiscal Officer | Nancy Jo Barrett 87, 53.05%; Tammy L. Sherman 77, 46.95% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Basic Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-09-04
The county
Hardin County: 10 ZIP codes, 23 cities, villages and townships, 31,735 people.
Nearby places
Quick answers
What county is Goshen Township, Ohio in?
Goshen Township, Hardin County is a township in Hardin County, Ohio, with 529 residents.
When was Goshen Township, Ohio founded?
Goshen Township, Hardin County was settled 1832; incorporated 1834. Founders on record: organized in spring 1834; nine sections later ceded to Wyandot County in 1845. Source
How did Goshen Township, Ohio get its name?
The township was named Goshen, after the biblical land of Goshen, 'on account of the exceeding richness of its soil, and the vast quantities of honey produced by wild bees.' Source
What ZIP code is Goshen Township, Ohio?
Most of Goshen Township, Hardin County is in ZIP code 43326.
Where does Goshen Township, Ohio get its water?
The main water source for Goshen Township, Hardin County (Kenton City): Scioto River valley aquifer (local wells, low confidence).
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