About Goshen

Nestled in the heart of Elkhart County, Goshen, Indiana is home to over 30,000 residents. Settled in 1831, it is the county seat.

The City prides itself on community service with many active service clubs and nonprofit organizations giving back on a daily basis. There are 33 religious denominations with 64 local churches.

Goshen has one of the most vibrant downtowns in the State. The revitalization of the downtown contributes to the City's overall appeal to residents, visitors, business, industry and entrepreneurs.  In addition, Goshen’s business development philosophy is progressive and responsive with the City's Community Development Department focusing on the repurposing of past industrial sites for future development. Goshen is an innovator in the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) directing tax dollars to neighborhoods needing assistance.

Seniors enjoy retiring in Goshen, home to Greencroft, which is the largest private senior care facility in Indiana. The 165-acre campus offers seniors a wide choice of housing options and activities.

With both public and private schools available, Goshen is among the top 10% of Indiana schools for National Merit Scholars. The City is home to the county's only four-year institution, Goshen College.

Goshen is home to IU Health Goshen Hospital and IU Health Center for Cancer Care.  Each of these medical care providers have won multiple state and national awards for patient and employee satisfaction.  In 2010, Dr. Douglas Schwartzendruber, Director of the Center for Cancer Care,  was named one of Time magazines top 100 people for his research of a melanoma vaccine.

 We are proud of our community...can you tell?