| Goshen, New Jersey | |
| Settlement Type: | Census-designated place |
| Pushpin Map: | USA New Jersey Cape May County#USA New Jersey#USA |
| Pushpin Label: | Goshen |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Cape May County##Location in New Jersey##Location in the United States |
| Pushpin Relief: | yes |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Cape May |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Subdivision Name3: | Middle |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Km2: | 4.53 |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 1.75 |
| Area Land Km2: | 4.52 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.01 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 1.75 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Footnotes: | [2] |
| Population Total: | 400 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 229.10 |
| Population Density Km2: | 88.47 |
| Elevation M: | 3 |
| Elevation Ft: | 10 |
| Coordinates: | 39.1414°N -74.8531°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP Code |
| Postal Code: | 08210 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | [3] |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 0876685 |
Goshen is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)[4] located within Middle Township, in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[5]
Route 47, also known as Delsea Drive, runs directly through the center of the community.
The area was settled by Aaron Leaming, who began raising cattle in 1693. By 1710 there was a settlement. Goshen's first industry was a king crab mill and a canning factory. Shipbuilding and lumbering industries flourished. A post office was established in 1818, with Richard Thompson Jr. as the first postmaster.[6]
The Garrison shipyard on Goshen Creek had stocks for the simultaneous construction of two vessels, which, upon being launched, were slipped into the water sideways. Between 1859 and 1898, twenty-five ships of record were built there, along with many smaller craft. Around 1900, Cape May County's shipbuilding industry was shut down. The last ship launched by the Goshen shipyard was the Diamond in 1898. Due to the lasting effects of the brackish water there, the remains of the docks are still visible at the end of Goshen Landing Road during low tide.
The Tavern House (circa 1725), on the corner of Route 47 and Goshen Landing Road, is one of the oldest homes in Cape May County. At different times it has been a tavern, hotel, dentist office and residence. While significant changes have been made, much of the original workmanship is still evident. Rough-hewn logs still support the house, and wooden pegs hold the rafters in place.
As of the 2020 United States census, the area had a population of 400.[2]
Residents of Goshen attened the Middle Township Public Schools,[7] which operates Middle Township High School.
Countywide schools include Cape May County Technical High School[8] [9] and Cape May County Special Services School District.
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Goshen include: