Ornaments & Gifts
All proceeds benefit the GTHS
Goshen Coverlets featuring faces and places of Goshen Township. Only $50.
SOLD OUT!
The following ornaments are now sought-after collectibles. Please contact us to add your name to the waiting list in case any of these ornaments are made available or to inquire about the availability of other ornaments from a previous year.
- 2007: The John Randall Housecirca 1840
- 2000: Civil War Cannon located in Goshen Cemetery
- 1999: Goshen School erected 1907, located on Goshen Road, later renamed the Green School
- 1998: Covered Bridge on Goshen Road, built 1914, dismantled 1953
- 1997: Old Methodist Church located on Mulberry Street, now the Nazarene Church
- 1996: The Anchorage, home of the Goshen Township Historical Society
- 1995: Goshen Seminary circa 1861
- 1994: The Old Covered Bridge over O'Bannon Creek on Old State Route 28
To swap or donate a GTHS Ornament, please email:
Goshen Twp. Historical Society
Ornaments
Each year the Goshen Historical Society commissions a limited edition ornament, hand painted on natural slate by local artist Myra Wilson. The slate for these ornaments has been salvaged from the roof of an old house in the Township. Ornaments are $20 each.
Quantities are limited and some ornaments are sold out. Best selection in 2008-2009 ornaments. Contact The Goshen Township Historical Society at (513) 575-1027 for availability and purchase information.
Subscribers who have not picked up their 2011 (or earlier) ornaments should contact Edna Rhodes at 722-3830.
Previous Ornaments
2010: Skaters on Old Mill Pond
2009: Samuel Meeks House, birthplace of Kathryn Marr
2008: Landmark Feedmill
2006: Stroup/Cook Log House, still standing next to Goshen High School, AND re-issue of the Covered Bridge on Old St. Rt. 28
2005: Old Out House originally located in
Goshen Cemetery, relocated to The Anchorage grounds
2004: Goshen School Hack the predecessor to the modern school bus, school hacks were pulled by a team of horses
2003: Jackson Tavern circa 1815, once a stage coach stop, the original owner was
related to Andrew Jackson, who reportedly
spent a night there enroute to his
inauguration
2002: Ms. Aurelia Cook's Barn, circa 1880, still standing next to Goshen High School
2001: Goshen Masonic Lodge #119 was also used as a town hall, school, church and finally a private residence

GTHS Cookbooks containing many recipes from GTHS Society members.
Just $3.00
Goshen Township History & Directory
The Goshen Township Historical Society has published a book, "Goshen Township History & Directory." A perfect gift for history lovers, genealogy buffs, and new or former Goshen residents. Cost is just $15.00, plus $5.00 for handling and shipping.
Make checks payable to:
Goshen Twp. Historical Society
PO Box 671, Goshen Ohio 45122
Attention, Goshen Twp History buffs! Before That, a pictorial "then and now" look at Goshen sites is a perfect gift for residents, former residents, history and photography buffs. $20
Memorial Walkway Brick Pavers
Become a part of history! Purchase a commemorative or memorial inscribed paver. These brick pavers will form a permanent memorial walkway to the entrance of the Cook Log House.
- Individuals & families: $35 per brick
- Businesses & organizations: $50 per brick
The GTHS 2011 Ornament
Cook Log Cabin
Created by local artist Myra Wilson. This year's ornament commemorates the restoration of the Cook Log Cabin. It will be a side view of the cabin, featuring the chimney and back porch.
Cook Cabin T-Shirts
$10-$12
NEW!
The
GTHS
25th Year Anniversary Booklet
Just $5.00
The 25th Year Anniversary Booklet commemorating our Goshen Township Historical Society’s 25 years since its founding in 1986 went on sale September 24, 2011. This 8 ½ x 11” booklet is a chronology of YOUR HISTORICAL SOCIETY from 1986 through 2011. It contains 4 pages of full color photos taken by Susan Barnett and 24 pages of text compiled and written by Susan Barnett and Elaine Didday. The booklet also includes names, dates, events, accomplishments, and histories of the Anchorage and Stroup/Cook Log Cabin. The 25th Anniversary Booklet is available at The Anchorage Museum for an incredible price of just $5.00!
So, if you want to know what we’ve been doing for 25 years, please support your Society with a purchase.