Ornaments & Gifts
Proceeds benefit the GTHS
Goshen Coverlets
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 artists. 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. Contact The Goshen Township Historical Society at (513) 575-1027 for availability and purchase information.
Pre-ordered ornaments may be picked up at Bowman Financial, 6744 Dick Flynn Blvd. across from Kroger.
Previous Ornaments
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 Cookbooks
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.
Before That
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 2009 Ornament
The Samuel Meek House
1848 Main Street
birthplace of Kathryn Stagge Marr
