Goshen Historic District, listed on the NRHP in Elkhart County, Indiana
Goshen Historic District is a protected area in downtown Goshen covering about 45 blocks with more than 750 buildings dating between 1840 and 1930. The structures display Italianate and Queen Anne styles with brick facades, tall windows, and ornamental details arranged in a grid pattern along tree-lined streets.
The district was officially designated in 1983 and preserves buildings from a period of population growth and economic change in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Elkhart County Courthouse built in the 1870s stands at the center and marks the architectural evolution of this era.
The district's name reflects biblical roots and the values of its founders who settled here. Today the streets show how neighbors know each other well, with family-run shops spanning decades and community events that bring people together regularly.
Parking is available nearby and the district sits within walking distance from downtown. Spring and fall offer the best weather for exploring, with events like First Fridays happening monthly featuring extended shop hours, music, and performances that welcome visitors.
An octagonal concrete structure from the Great Depression was originally a bulletproof vault meant to stop bank robbers like John Dillinger, complete with armored glass and a gun turret. Today used as office space, it remains a rare example of Depression-era security architecture.
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