Goshen

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

Goshen, New York, home to the oldest continuously operating harness trace for trotting horses is visited in this history of the town.

Goshen, the county seat of Orange County, was originally part of the 1703 Wawayanda Patent. Located some 60 miles northwest of New York City and 16 miles west of the Hudson River, the village began to develop in 1714. Goshen traces this development, highlighting the evolution of Park Square, the lovely Victorian homes, the tree-lined streets, the business district, and especially Historic Track, the oldest continuously operating harness track in the United States, and the Trotting Horse Museum, containing the Hall of Fame of the Trotter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738550176
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	07/04/2007
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,055,959
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Edward P. Connor, a native of Goshen, has served on the board of the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, as well as on the local planning board, zoning board, and forestry tree committee. He was helped by many people as he gathered more than 200 photographs to portray Goshen's past. With the publication of Goshen, longtime residents can happily reminisce while newcomers discover their community's vibrant history.