Goshen in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Historic Goshen Walking Tour

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1. Historic Goshen Walking Tour Marker

Inscription.

Historic Goshen Walking Tour. . This plaque commemorates the bicentennial of the incorporation of the Village of Goshen, Village of Goshen 1809 ☆ 2009 Bicentennial, Placed by the Village of Goshen Bicentennial Committee August 2011. , 1 . Harriman Fountain This fountain was dedicated to the memory of Edward Henry Harriman in 1911 and is inscribed “He lives in the memory of his friends.” It was designed by Francis Burrall Hoffman., 2 . Everett Memorial Erected in 1917, this monument honors the memory of the soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War., 3 . First Presbyterian Church The first church was organized in 1720 and the current edifice was erected in 1871. It features a three panel Tiffany window., 4 . Veterans Memorial This relatively new monument honors the fallen veterans of the First and Second World Wars as well as the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars., 5 . Historic Track, 1838 First half-mile harness track in the U.S. It is still in use today and is on the National Register of Historic Places. , 6 . Town Hall The School House, built in 1773, where Noah Webster taught from 1782 to 1783, is incorporated in this building that is now the seat of government for the Town of Goshen. , 7 . St. James Episcopal Church In 1804, the year following its incorporation, the first white frame church on this site was completed. The current church was built in 1853., 8 . Wisner Memorial This monument was erected in honor of patriot Henry Wisner, delegate to the Continental Congress and opponent of the Constitution, by his granddaughter Frances Wisner Murry in 1897., 9 . Goshen Inn Built in 1912 by patrons of Harness Racing, this structure is an exact replica of an Elizabethan Inn located in Melbourne, England., 10 . Orange County Courthouse This building, in Greek Revival style, still stands as it did in 1841 and was in use as a courthouse until 1970. It is known for its ghost stories and legends., 11 . Orange Blossom Monument, 1907 This monument memorializes the 124th Infantry Volunteers of the Civil War. Affectionately known as the Orange Blossoms, of the 1,282 men who left Goshen, only 283 remained at the end of the war., 12 . Harness Racing Museum, 1912 Originally a stable, it became a museum for the Hall of Fame of the Trotter in 1951 for Harness Racing memorabilia., 13 . Maplewood, 1816 Originally the residence of Ambrose Murray, this building subsequently became the National Bank of Orange County. Since 1976 it has been the Village Hall. , 14 . Goshen United Methodist Church, 1884 Architecturally notable edifice with fine brick work accented by terra cotta trim. , 15 . Old County Building, 1887 For years housed all the Orange County government offices. Restored in 1990-1991. , 16 . Minisink Memorial Erected in 1862 to mark the graves of the Goshen men massacred in the Battle of Minisink in 1779., 17 . Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, 1918 This building is the repository of local historical archives., 18 . Music Hall, 1889 This building was constructed as an auditorium for musical and dramatic presentations. Recently renovated to serve as offices, it is also the home of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce.

This plaque commemorates the
bicentennial of the incorporation of
the Village of Goshen

Village of Goshen
1809 ☆ 2009
Bicentennial

Placed by the Village of Goshen
Bicentennial Committee
August 2011

1 • Harriman Fountain
This fountain was dedicated to the memory of Edward Henry Harriman in 1911 and is inscribed “He lives in the memory of his friends.” It was designed by Francis Burrall Hoffman.

2 • Everett Memorial
Erected in 1917, this monument honors the memory of the soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War.

3 • First Presbyterian Church
The first church was organized in 1720 and the current edifice was erected in 1871. It features a three panel Tiffany window.

4 • Veterans Memorial
This relatively new monument honors the fallen veterans of the First and Second World Wars as well as the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars.

5 • Historic Track, 1838
First half-mile harness track in the U.S. It is still in use today and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

6 • Town Hall
The School House, built in 1773, where Noah Webster taught from 1782 to 1783, is incorporated in this building that is now the seat of government for the Town of Goshen.

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• St. James Episcopal Church
In 1804, the year following its incorporation, the first white frame church on this site was completed. The current church was built in 1853.

8 • Wisner Memorial
This monument was erected in honor of patriot Henry Wisner, delegate to the Continental Congress and opponent of the Constitution, by his granddaughter Frances Wisner Murry in 1897.

9 • Goshen Inn
Built in 1912 by patrons of Harness Racing, this structure is an exact replica of an Elizabethan Inn located in Melbourne, England.

10 • Orange County Courthouse
This building, in Greek Revival style, still stands as it did in 1841 and was in use as a courthouse until 1970. It is known for its ghost stories and legends.

11 • Orange Blossom Monument, 1907
This monument memorializes the 124th Infantry Volunteers of the Civil War. Affectionately known as the Orange Blossoms, of the 1,282 men who left Goshen, only 283 remained at the end of the war.

12 • Harness Racing Museum, 1912
Originally a stable, it became a museum for the Hall of Fame of the Trotter in 1951 for Harness Racing memorabilia.

13 • Maplewood, 1816
Originally the residence of Ambrose Murray, this building subsequently became the National Bank of Orange County. Since 1976 it has been the Village Hall.

14 • Goshen United
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2. Historic Goshen Walking Tour Marker
Looking northwest from Church Park; the Main Street & Church Street intersection is in the background.
Methodist Church, 1884
Architecturally notable edifice with fine brick work accented by terra cotta trim.

15 • Old County Building, 1887
For years housed all the Orange County government offices. Restored in 1990-1991.

16 • Minisink Memorial
Erected in 1862 to mark the graves of the Goshen men massacred in the Battle of Minisink in 1779.

17 • Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, 1918
This building is the repository of local historical archives.

18 • Music Hall, 1889
This building was constructed as an auditorium for musical and dramatic presentations. Recently renovated to serve as offices, it is also the home of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce.

Erected 2011 by Village of Goshen Bicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Patriots & Patriotism • Religion & Religious Structures • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 41° 24.127′ N, 74° 19.409′ W. Marker is in Goshen, New York, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 207) and South Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is located beside the sidewalk near the northwest corner of

Harriman Fountain image. Click for full size.

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3. Harriman Fountain

Goshen's Church Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Main St, Goshen NY 10924, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Hudson Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Church Park Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Charles J. Everett Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Noah Webster (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Elizabeth Dickinson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Claudius Smith (about 500 feet away); In Memory of the Patriots (about 500 feet away); 1841 Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Orange County Community College (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goshen.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Historic Goshen Walking Tour

Charles Everett Memorial image. Click for full size.

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4. Charles Everett Memorial

Marker detail: First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

5. Marker detail: First Presbyterian Church

Marker detail: Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

6. Marker detail: Veterans Memorial

Historic Track image. Click for full size.

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7. Historic Track

Goshen Town Hall image. Click for full size.

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8. Goshen Town Hall

St. James Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

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9. St. James Episcopal Church

Marker detail: Wisner Memorial image. Click for full size.

10. Marker detail: Wisner Memorial

Marker detail: Goshen Inn image. Click for full size.

11. Marker detail: Goshen Inn

Orange County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

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12. Orange County Courthouse

Marker detail: Orange Blossom Monument image. Click for full size.

13. Marker detail: Orange Blossom Monument

Harness Racing Museum image. Click for full size.

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14. Harness Racing Museum

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15. Maplewood

Goshen United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

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16. Goshen United Methodist Church

Minisink Memorial image. Click for full size.

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17. Minisink Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on January 26, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 16, 17. submitted on January 27, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.