76-535: Kay Chorao , born as Ann McKay Sproat on January 7, 1936, (some sources say 1937) in Elkhart, Indiana , is an American artist, illustrator and writer of children's books. Chorao was born in Elkhart, Indiana , into a middle-class, suburban family. She loved and was encouraged to draw at a young age. She attended Laurel School in Shaker Heights, OH . Chorao went to Wheaton College , where in 1958 she earned
152-805: A Bachelor of Arts in art history . After that, Chorao pursued her graduate study at Chelsea School of Art from 1958 to 1959. Chorao got married and had three sons before moving to New York with her family. From 1966 to 1968, she studied book illustration at School of Visual Arts in New York. Besides writing self-illustrated children's books, Chorao has been the illustrator for many books by Jane Yolen , Judith Viorst , Jan Wahl , and Marjorie Sharmat . Chorao published her first book, The Repair of Uncle Toe , in 1972. Since then, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books. Her illustrations have been exhibited several times by American Institute of Graphic Arts and Society of Illustrators . Chorao has received
228-419: A Movie was adapted into a short film by the same name , which would become the genesis for the highly successful Degrassi teen drama franchise. In 1988, Chorao published Cathedral Mouse , which was well received by critics and featured among the ten best children's picture books of the year, by New York Times . In 1990, Chorao's book Baby's Lap Book was selected by American Library Association among
304-562: A few houses on the north side of the St. Joseph River . Dr. Havilah Beardsley moved westward from Ohio , and on August 9, 1821, purchased one square mile of land from Pierre Moran (a half-French, half-Native American Potawatomi Chief) in order to establish a rival town named Elkhart. The town of Elkhart was first plotted with 48 lots on April 30, 1832. In 1839, the Pulaski Post Office was officially changed to Elkhart. Elkhart County
380-499: A male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone who was 65 years of age or older living alone. The average household size was 2.67, and the average family size was 3.23. The median age in the city was 32.4 years. 27.4% of residents were under 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64, and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
456-462: A mayor and a city council. The mayor is elected in a citywide vote. The city council consists of nine members—six are elected from individual districts, while three are elected at large. Three school districts serve sections of Elkhart: In addition to the public schools, four private religious schools serve the city. Elkhart Christian Academy (grades K-12), Trinity Lutheran School (K-8), St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School (grades K-8), and St. Thomas
532-550: A mayor, a clerk-treasurer, a city council, and a youth advisor. The mayor and clerk are elected in a citywide vote. The city council consists of seven members. Five are elected from individual districts. Two are elected at large. The youth advisor position was added in 2016 and is elected by the students of Goshen High School . Gina Leichty, a member of the Democratic Party , is the first woman to become Mayor of Goshen in its 192-year history. Leichty became Mayor following
608-628: A result, there was not enough land for every family to have a self-sustaining farm, and Yankee settlers began leaving New England for the Midwestern United States . They were aided in this effort by the construction and completion of the Erie Canal which made traveling to the region much easier, causing an additional surge in migrants coming from New England. Added to this was the end of the Black Hawk War , which made
684-400: A softball complex, two skateparks, greenways, and the downtown riverwalk, which now features an ice-skating/roller-blading path (depending on the time of year). The NIBCO Water and Ice Park in downtown Elkhart was dedicated in 2007. It is a year-round park with an ice skating path in the winter and a splash pad in the summer. A spray park was built at McNaughton Park in 2007. Rainbow Park
760-693: Is mihšiiwiateehi ("elk's heart"). Later in the 18th century the area was inhabited by the Potawatomi ; in the Potawatomi language , the place is likewise known as mzewəodeʔig , "at the elk heart". The name may reflect a prehistoric association of the Elkhart area with the Kaskaskia people , whom the Miami called "elk hearts". The Kaskaskia are not associated with the area in any historical records, however, having been pushed further south and west by
836-791: Is a city in and the county seat of Elkhart County, Indiana , United States. It is the smaller of the two principal cities of the Elkhart–Goshen Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in turn is part of the South Bend–Elkhart–Mishawaka Combined Statistical Area . It is located in the northern part of Indiana near the Michigan border, in a region known as Michiana . Goshen is located 10 miles southeast of Elkhart , 25 miles southeast of South Bend , 120 miles east of Chicago, and 150 miles north of Indianapolis . The population of Goshen
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#1732787800923912-615: Is about 141 miles (227 km) away. The Interurban Trolley bus connects Goshen to the nearby city of Elkhart and the unincorporated town of Dunlap via Concord and Elkhart-Goshen routes. The routes pass at Elkhart's Amtrak station , allowing passengers to connect to the Capitol Limited and Lake Shore Limited trains. Riders can also transfer to the North Pointe and Bittersweet/Mishawaka routes. The former allows riders to connect to Elkhart's Greyhound bus station, while
988-736: Is also an annual event that takes place at the Goshen Municipal Airport. In 2007, Downtown Goshen, Inc., a public-private partnership formed from the merger of Face of the City and the Downtown Action Team, started a First Fridays program. Occurring year round, First Fridays happens on the first Friday of each month with stores open until 9, music and other entertainment, and other events occurring within Goshen's downtown district. One favorite pastime of Goshen residents
1064-617: Is known as one of the premier Jazz festivals in the nation. In 2007, the festival celebrated its 20th anniversary. Each June, the Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department presents Rhapsody Arts & Music Festival (formally called Rhapsody in Green). It is a weekend event put on at the city's Island Park. It is a typical summer festival with live music and food. Also, the Elkhart Air Show was an annual event that took place at
1140-634: Is located 15 miles (24 km) east of South Bend, Indiana . Elkhart has the larger population of the two principal cities of the Elkhart-Goshen Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in turn is part of the South Bend-Elkhart-Mishawaka Combined Statistical Area , in a region commonly known as Michiana . The population was 53,923 at the 2020 census. Despite the shared name and being the most populous city in
1216-500: Is notable because it is both a park and a residential front yard. It is a popular recreation destination for the house owners and their houseguests. Wellfield Botanic Gardens on North Main Street is a 36-acre "living museum" offering over 20 individually themed gardens and public events throughout the year. The mayor of Elkhart is Rod Roberson, a Democrat, and the first African American to be elected mayor. The government consists of
1292-750: Is now Elkhart County there was nothing but a dense virgin forest and wild prairie. They laid out farms, constructed roads, erected government buildings, and established post routes. On Palm Sunday, April 11, 1965, a large outbreak of tornadoes struck the Midwest. The most famous pair of tornadoes devastated the Midway Trailer Park (now inside the city limits of Goshen), and the Sunnyside Housing Addition in Dunlap, Indiana. Another, smaller F4 tornado also struck neighborhoods on
1368-748: Is one of the recreational highlights of Goshen. Along with the Maple City Greenway and the Millrace trail, they provide many miles of easily accessible trails for walking, running, and biking. The Elkhart County Fairgrounds are also located in the city, where the Elkhart County 4-H Fair is held in late July. It is the largest county fair in Indiana and one of the largest 4-H County Fairs in the United States. The Goshen Air Show
1444-496: Is stated to resemble an elk's heart. According to the 2010 census, Elkhart has a total area of 24.417 square miles (63.24 km ), of which 23.45 square miles (60.74 km ) (or 96.04%) is land and 0.967 square miles (2.50 km ) (or 3.96%) is water. The city sits on the St. Joseph and Elkhart Rivers . The Elkhart River drains into the St. Joseph at Island Park just north of downtown. There are also numerous small lakes around
1520-535: Is the Concord Mall , located on the city's south side. A second shopping mall, Pierre Moran Mall, was partially demolished in 2006 for a new development called Woodland Crossing. Elkhart is best known for two industries: recreational vehicles and musical instruments (for example, Stephanhöuser Saxophones ). For decades, it has been referenced as the "RV Capital of the World" and the "Band Instrument Capital of
1596-619: The Christopher Award twice; the first time in 1979 as the illustrator of Chester Chipmunk's Thanksgiving , by Barbara Williams; and the second time in 1989 as the illustrator of The Good-Bye Book , by Judith Viorst. In 1975, Chorao illustrated Albert's Toothache , by Barbara Williams. The book was critically successful, being given the American Library Association 's notable book citation and Children's Book Showcase title. In 1979, her 1974 book Ida Makes
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#17327878009231672-742: The Congregational Church , though due to the Second Great Awakening , many of them had converted to Methodism , and some had become Baptists before coming to what is now Indiana. The Congregational Church has subsequently gone through many divisions, and some factions, including those in Goshen, are now known as the Church of Christ and the United Church of Christ . When the New Englanders arrived in what
1748-412: The Elkhart station . Canadian Pacific runs 6-8 trains through town on Norfolk Southern's trackage. In 1867, Elkhart Hydraulic Company built the first hydraulic dam across the St. Joseph River which would power the city's machinery. Unfortunately, the hydraulics were prone to flooding as was common in those days, the wooden structures were eventually destroyed by fire. The hydraulics were purchased by
1824-781: The Miami people , the Peoria people , and Potawatomi peoples. These people inhabited this land for thousands of years. In 1830, the US Congress passed the Indian Removal Act , requiring all indigenous people to relocate west of the Mississippi River. Goshen was platted in 1831. It was named after the Land of Goshen . The initial settlers consisted entirely of old stock " Yankee " immigrants, who were descended from
1900-563: The National Register of Historic Places . Goshen is located at 41°34′55″N 85°50′12″W / 41.58194°N 85.83667°W / 41.58194; -85.83667 . The Elkhart River winds its way through the city and through a dam on the south side making the Goshen Dam Pond. Rock Run Creek also runs through town. The city is divided east–west by Main Street and north–south by Lincoln Avenue. According to
1976-584: The National Register of Historic Places . The name Elkhart is a deliberate misspelling or corruption of "Elks-heart", which refers to the now extinct Eastern elk . The name has been attached to the Elkhart River and surrounding area since at least 1749, when it was recorded in French as Coeur de cerf ("elk's heart") as the name of a Miami village there. The place name in Miami-Illinois
2052-783: The Northern League in 2015. The stadium was to be located on the city's southwest side on State Road 19 . As of December 2017, the stadium had not yet been built, and the team was not formed, due to construction delays. As of May 2023, the team is playing out of NorthWood Field of Dreams in Nappanee, IN The Elkhart Express was a semi-professional men's basketball team in the International Basketball League . Their home games were played at North Side Gymnasium , located inside Elkhart's North Side Middle School. The franchise began operation in 2006 and won
2128-646: The Union Army during the Civil War . In the late 1880s and early 1890s Irish and German migrants began moving into Elkhart County, most of these later immigrants did not move directly from Ireland and Germany , but rather from other areas in the Midwest where they had already been living, particularly the state of Ohio . By the late 19th and early 20th century, musical instrument factories, Miles Medical Company, and numerous mills set up shop and became
2204-563: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 16.59 square miles (42.97 km ), of which 16.23 square miles (42.04 km ) is land and 0.36 square miles (0.93 km ) is water. In February 2018, the Elkhart River flooded as a result of heavy rain and snowmelt. The river rose to a record 13.2 feet, damaging more than 300 structures and prompting evacuations. City government has responded to
2280-530: The increase in severe weather such as flooding, hail, and heavy rains with measures including stormwater management , and "an initiative to grow the town's tree canopy by 45%." Goshen completed 92 solar projects in 2019. Goshen outranked Phoenix, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Denver with its 2019 production of 116 watts of solar power per capita. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from
2356-414: The 12th best high school in Indiana and the top 6% of high schools in the country. Small parts of the city of Goshen are covered by several other school districts, including Middlebury Community Schools , Concord Community Schools , and WaNee Community Schools . Additionally, Goshen is served by Bethany Christian Schools , a private Christian school for grades 4–12. Goshen College , located on
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2432-545: The Apostle School (grades K-8) are located in Elkhart. Additionally, Two private secular schools exist: The Montessori School of Elkhart on Montessori Drive runs from pre-K through Grade 6. Cornerstone Christian Montessori School (K-6) The Elkhart Truth is the main newspaper that serves the city of Elkhart and the county. Elkhart lies in the South Bend-Elkhart television market, the 89th largest in
2508-556: The Children's Choices for 1995. Books by Marjorie W. Sharmat that are illustrated by Kay Chorao: Books by Judith Viorst that are illustrated by Kay Chorao: Books by Jan Wahl that are illustrated by Kay Chorao: Books by Barbara Williams that are illustrated by Kay Chorao: Elkhart, Indiana Elkhart ( / ˈ ɛ l k ɑːr t / EL -kart ) is a city in Elkhart County, Indiana , United States. The city
2584-548: The ELCO in 1934. Ownership switched hands several times, but the end of the Lerner appeared to be in sight when owner William Miller died in 1987. In 1990, the city bought the theater to prevent further deterioration due to vacancy. Also, that year, some locals formed a commission to oversee the restoration. Funding issues led the city to get involved further in the form of getting a federal grant. The grant helped with major upgrades and
2660-575: The Elkhart Municipal Airport at the end of July. It featured a wide variety of airplanes old and new. The event was canceled in 2007 due to financial issues. It is unclear whether the show is on hiatus or gone for good. The city is served by the Elkhart Public Library , which operates four branches. The Elkhart Miracle is a proposed independent minor league baseball team that was scheduled to begin to play in
2736-656: The English Puritans who settled New England in the 1600s. The New England Yankee population that founded towns such as Goshen considered themselves the "chosen people," and identified with the Israelites of the Old Testament and they thought of North America as their Canaan . They founded a large number of towns and counties across what is known as the Northern Tier of the upper midwest. It
2812-872: The Indiana & Michigan Electric Company and they soon reconstructed the dam and by 1913, it powered the city. Today, the dam still produces electric power and is operated by Indiana Michigan Power, a subsidiary of American Electric Power . In 1889, the world's second electric streetcar system began operating on the city's streets. It has since been decommissioned. The Beardsley Avenue Historic District , Albert R. Beardsley House , Dr. Havilah Beardsley House , Emmanuel C. Bickel House , Bridge Street Bridge , Charles Gerard Conn Mansion , Elkhart Downtown Commercial Historic District , Green Block , William and Helen Koerting House , Lerner Theatre , Mark L. and Harriet E. Monteith House , Morehous Residential Historic District , State Street-Division Street Historic District , and Young Women's Christian Association are listed on
2888-525: The International Title in 2006 and 2007. The Elkhart Express officially released news that they were folding under bankruptcy on January 5, 2009. In January 2010, head coach and founder Daimon Beathea announced that the Express would return for the 2010 season, but those plans never came to fruition. The city has 35 different facilities including parks, pavilions, a waterpark, a public pool,
2964-664: The United States as of 2008. One television station, WSJV-TV ( Heroes & Icons Network ) is located in the city, along with a number of radio stations including WTRC , WAOR , WCMR , WFRN-FM , and WVPE ( NPR ). Elkhart is also served by CBS affiliate WSBT-TV , based in Mishawaka , and six stations in South Bend: WNDU-TV ( NBC ), WNIT-TV ( PBS ), WHME-TV ( LeSEA ), WBND-LD ( ABC ), WCWW-LD ( CW ) and WMYS-LD ( My Network TV ). Goshen, Indiana Goshen ( / ˈ ɡ oʊ ʃ ən / GOH -shən )
3040-585: The World". Other notable industries in Elkhart include; pharmaceuticals, electronic components, manufactured housing and mobile homes . Numerous manufacturers of musical instruments and accessories, of which most of the surviving companies have been absorbed into the Conn-Selmer conglomerate, have a long history in the city. Elkhart is also home to the Robert Young Rail Yards, which are the second-largest freight classification yards in
3116-553: The base of the economy. In 1934, the first recreational vehicle factory opened in Elkhart. Similar companies followed suit for the remainder of the decade, and the economy continued to grow until the rationing of materials in World War II . After the war, growth picked back up, and, by 1949, Elkhart was dubbed the "RV Capital of the World." In 1851, the Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Railroad Company built
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3192-534: The city and some of its unemployed residents were featured on the February 8, 2009, edition of ABC News . The unemployment rate rebounded over the next decade and has remained below the national average since 2013. In 1884, the Bucklen Opera House opened its doors for the first time, with a seating capacity of 1200. It was common for one performance to take place every week. Elkhart's location on
3268-472: The city issued a formal apology for racial discrimination in the past. A documentary made at Goshen College, "Goshen: A Sundown Town's Transformation," tells the story of why Goshen has been called a sundown town. The Elkhart County Courthouse , Fort Wayne Street Bridge , Goshen Carnegie Public Library , Goshen Historic District , William N. Violett House , and Violett-Martin House and Gardens are listed on
3344-700: The city was $ 39,383, and the median income for a family was $ 46,877. Males had a median income of $ 32,159 versus $ 23,290 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,899. About 6.0% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those aged 65 or over. Industry in Goshen centers around the automotive and recreational vehicle business. There are automotive component manufacturers such as Benteler ; firms that build custom bodies onto chassis such as Supreme, Independent Protection, and Showhauler Trucks. RV manufacturing companies include Dutchmen, Forest River, and Keystone. The government consists of
3420-548: The city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 29,383 people, 10,675 households, and 7,088 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,227.7 inhabitants per square mile (860.1/km ). There were 11,264 housing units at an average density of 854.0 per square mile (329.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 83.15% White , 1.53% Black or African American , 0.26% Native American , 1.10% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 12.00% from other races , and 1.94% from two or more races. 19.33% of
3496-421: The city was 78.2% White , 2.6% African American , 0.5% Native American , 1.2% Asian , 14.8% from other races , and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.1% of the population. There were 11,344 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had
3572-483: The city, one of which runs along the old Mill Race and hydraulic canal, which was once used to power an old hydroelectric power plant . Plans were drawn up in 2005 call for the plant to be reopened and redevelopment to begin along the canal. The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail runs from Goshen to Middlebury and Shipshewana, along the former Pumpkin Vine Railroad. The trail starts northeast of Goshen at Abshire Park. It
3648-434: The city. Elkhart has a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfa ), with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. As of the census of 2010, there were 50,949 people, 19,261 households, and 11,942 families residing in
3724-425: The city. The population density was 2,172.7 inhabitants per square mile (838.9/km ). There were 22,699 housing units at an average density of 968.0 per square mile (373.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 66.1% White , 15.4% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.9% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 12.9% from other races , and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.5% of
3800-458: The city. The population density was 2,428.0 inhabitants per square mile (937.5/km ). There were 21,688 housing units at an average density of 1,015.1 per square mile (391.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 71.5% White (predominantly German American ), 14.7% African American , 0.4% Native American , 1.2% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 9.2% from other races , and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.8% of
3876-591: The county, it is not the county seat of Elkhart County; that position is held by the city of Goshen , located about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Elkhart. When the Northwest Territory was organized in 1787, the area now known as Elkhart was mainly inhabited by the Ottawa, Chippewa, and Potawatomi Indian tribes. In 1829, the Village of Pulaski was established, consisting of a post office, mill, and
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#17327878009233952-594: The facilities were torn down while just a few buildings remained, mostly unused. Manufacturers in Elkhart include Forest River Inc , Hy-Line, Keystone , and Thor Motor Coach . NIBCO INC. (Northern Indiana Brass Company), has called Elkhart home for over 100 years and is now a fifth-generation family business. NIBCO Inc. manufactures and markets flow control products. Elkhart Brass Manufacturing manufactures fire-fighting equipment. The unemployment rate reached 18.8% in April 2009 and due to Elkhart's economic troubles,
4028-474: The first rail line through the city, and by 1852 the first passenger train passed through town. This, in turn, caused major population growth. Today, Norfolk Southern has the biggest railroad presence in town, although Elkhart has two other railroads: Shortline-Elkhart and Western (operated by Pioneer Railcorp) and Regional-Grand Elk (operated by Watco). Amtrak has two trains that stop in Elkhart, Lake Shore Limited and Capitol Limited , both of which stop at
4104-454: The hiring of full-time staff. The ELCO was renamed The Lerner when it reopened after an $ 18 million renovation and expansion in June 2011. It is now used for a wide range of concerts, special events, and local productions. There are many different museums located in the city. The Elkhart Jazz Festival is a three-day event that takes place in late June on the banks of the Elkhart River . It
4180-536: The later connects the riders to the city of Mishawaka and town of Osceola . The Bittersweet/Mishawaka route also allows them to transfer to TRANSPO Route 9 to connect to destinations throughout the South Bend-Goshen metropolitan region and the South Shore Line 's South Bend International Airport station . Goshen has seven parks and has a few different greenways and trails winding through
4256-530: The list of "Books to Grow On" for children from 6 to 12 months. The following year, she published Here Comes Kate , which was named among the Pick of the decade 1995–2005 "Best books for children" list compiled by New Jersey State Library , Clifton Public Library and Woodbridge Public Library. In 1994, Chorao self-illustrated book Annie and Cousin Precious was picked by International Reading Association as one of
4332-447: The median income for a family was $ 40,514. Males had a median income of $ 30,674 versus $ 22,760 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,890. About 11.1% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. Due to its proximity to the South Bend metropolitan area, the city's commercial sectors are small. The city's main shopping mall
4408-420: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 10,675 households, of which 32.6% had children under 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
4484-402: The population. Of the 20,072 households, 62.3% were occupied by families, 33.4% had children under 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
4560-443: The population. There were 19,261 households, of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
4636-405: The racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. As of the census of 2010, there were 31,719 people, 11,344 households, and 7,580 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,954.3 inhabitants per square mile (754.6/km ). There were 12,631 housing units at an average density of 778.3 per square mile (300.5/km ). The racial makeup of
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#17327878009234712-416: The railroad made it a good stopping point for shows traveling from New York to Chicago. In 1896, the first movie was shown in the theater, which was also used as Elkhart High School's auditorium until 1924. The Bucklen was demolished in 1986. The Lerner Theatre , formerly the ELCO Performing Arts Center, is a small theater located downtown. After being built in 1924 and undergoing two name changes, it became
4788-442: The region much safer for white settlers to travel through and settle in. However, the Black Hawk War also forced the native people who called Goshen home for so long to leave. The 1833 Treaty of Chicago ultimately set the conditions that would force the Potawatomi in particular to leave the Midwest, Goshen included, in 1837. This forced exile is known today as the Potawatomi Trail of Death . These settlers were primarily members of
4864-415: The resignation of former mayor Jeremy Stutsman. Stutsman left the mayorship to be CEO of a local nonprofit housing agency, LaCasa. Goshen Community Schools serves the portion of the city in Elkhart Township. This system consists of six elementary schools, Goshen Intermediate School, Goshen Junior High School, and Goshen High School . In 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked Goshen High School as
4940-570: The six New England states as a result of overpopulation combined with land shortages in that region. Some of these later settlers were from upstate New York and had parents who had moved to that region from New England shortly after the Revolutionary War . New Englanders and New England transplants from upstate New York were the vast majority of Elkhart County's inhabitants during the first several decades of its history. These settlers were primarily members of various Protestant religions. Correspondingly, many inhabitants of Elkhart County fought in
5016-642: The south side of town, has an enrollment of approximately 800, with 40% male and 60% female. Tuition and fees for the 2017–2018 year were $ 33,200. The town has a free lending library, the Goshen Public Library. Goshen Municipal Airport is a public-use airport located about 3.5 miles southeast of downtown Goshen. The Goshen Board of Aviation Commissioners owns the airport. The closest airports with regularly scheduled commercial service are South Bend International Airport (about 36 miles (58 km) away) and Fort Wayne International Airport (about 61 miles (98 km) away). O'Hare International Airport in Chicago
5092-433: The southeast side of Goshen on the same day. Statewide, 137 Hoosiers died in the storms—55 of them in Elkhart County. Days later, President Lyndon B. Johnson visited the Dunlap site. The Goshen Historic District, added in 1983 to the National Register of Historic Places is bounded by Pike, RR, Cottage, Plymouth, Main, Purl, the Canal, and Second Sts. with the Elkhart County Courthouse at its center. In April 2006, Goshen
5168-408: The wars of the 17th century. Other explanations have been suggested. According to an account by two Miami leaders ( Jean Baptiste Richardville and Le Gros ) recorded in 1824, the name arose from two women fighting over an elk's heart that had been hung up to dry. Alternatively, some historians including Jacob Piatt Dunn have associated the name with the shape of an island in the Elkhart River that
5244-448: The world. In 1884, Franklin Miles launched the Miles Medical Co. in Elkhart, which in later decades produced products such as Alka-Seltzer and Flintstones Vitamins . The Miles Medical Co. was purchased by the German company Bayer in 1978, and was consolidated into the larger Pittsburgh-based Bayer, Inc. in 1994. In 1999, Bayer Consumer Care moved out of Elkhart. By 2006, Bayer had pulled all manufacturing out of Elkhart. Most of
5320-401: Was 2.55, and the average family size was 3.16. Of the city's population, 28.4% was under 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 94.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 34,863, and
5396-414: Was 2.60, and the average family size was 3.25. The median age in the city was 32.7 years. 29.1% of residents were under 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64, and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female. As of the 2000 census , 51,874 people, 20,072 households, and 12,506 families reside in
5472-402: Was 2.61, and the average family size was 3.14. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 97.7 males. The median income for a household in
5548-422: Was 34,517 at the 2020 census . The city is known as a prominent recreational vehicle and accessories manufacturing center, the home of Goshen College , a small Mennonite liberal arts college , and the Elkhart County 4-H Fair , one of the largest county fairs in the United States. Before the arrival of white colonists, the land that is today Goshen, Indiana, was populated by Native Americans, specifically
5624-573: Was founded exclusively by immigrants from New England . These were old-stock " Yankee " immigrants, that is to say, they were descended from the English Puritans who settled New England in the 1600s. The completion of the Erie Canal caused a surge in New England immigration to what was then the Northwest Territory . The end of the Black Hawk War led to an additional surge of immigration, once again coming almost exclusively from
5700-522: Was in this context that Goshen was named. The Yankee migration to Indiana was a result of several factors, one of which was the overpopulation of New England. The old-stock Yankee population had large families, often bearing up to ten children in one household. Most people were expected to have their own piece of land to farm, and due to the massive and nonstop population boom, land in New England became scarce as every son claimed his own farmstead. As
5776-540: Was the site of an immigration march. Officials estimated that from 2,000 to 3,000 people marched from Linway Plaza to the County Courthouse. Goshen has been called a " sundown town ", and African Americans were allegedly prevented from living in, or entering, the town, under threat of violence. However, there was never a city ordinance or official policy to enforce such a restriction. Nevertheless, in March 2015,
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