The Anchorage
Contact Info
1848 State Route 28
Goshen OH 45122
Museum Hours:
Tues 10:00AM - 3:00PM and by appointment
Enjoy Tea at
The Anchorage
Old fashioned teas are now available to groups: Red Hats, bridal and baby showers, clubs, church groups... Complimentary tour of the museum is included. Call Phyllis Smith 722-2483 for more information.
Early Photo
Early photo of the Anchorage. Note Dr. Lyman's "surgery" at the back of the house. This addition is now gone. Today, with the exception of the doctor's addition, the house's exterior is virtually unchanged.
Interior
Now the home of the Goshen Township Historical Society, it was the Hawkins family who christened the house "The Anchorage" during their residence in the 1940's, but the house' history began more than 100 years earlier as a humble farmhouse. In fact, The Anchorage is one of four stone houses built in the area at about the same time. Today only three remain.
Benjamin Thacker is believed to be the first owner of the house, which was built sometime between 1825-1830. Constructed of limestone quarried from O'Bannon Creek, the walls of the house are 10-12 inches thick, with chimneys built inside for warmth. There were originally three rooms up and three rooms down, including a large "keeping room," three fireplaces on the first floor and one on the second. A full basement with rock foundation runs under the front or main part of the house.
Dr. Daniel Lyman lived in the house during the late 1800's until his death in 1910. He added a frame addition of three rooms for a laboratory and office (called a surgery) at the rear of the building. Later owners made additions and improvements but were careful not to significantly alter the home's architectural integrity.
In 1993 the Goshen Historical Society renovated and moved into The Anchorage which now serves as an historical museum. The Anchorage is also the setting for many community events throughout the year.
Goshen Twp. Historical Society
The "Master Bedroom" features antique furniture, vintage clothing and linens. The wide-plank hard wood floor and fireplace mantle are original.
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