Goshen, New York: History, the Fabric of a Town

The word "fabric" in the title of this book does not represent cloth but structure, framework, construction, and foundation.These are the defining qualities that a town is built upon. There are eleven short stories that are not strictly history in the sense of the word, but my selection of interesting events that occurred in Goshen. Three of the short stories are my individual experiences: Case Cemetery, Haunted Farmhouse and Mystery at Viking Hill Farm. Dutchess Quarry Caves is an important archeological site pertaining to the first inhabitants of Goshen from the Ice Age, 12,500 years ago. The town is at attention waiting for Goshen's decision on how they will manage the situation. Around Goshen there are 32 historical markers. A marker contains a summary about people, places and events that occurred at that location. I have selected fifteen of those markers to tell the whole story. When reading Goshen, NY, The Fabric of a Town, I hope you enjoy your historical tour around Goshen.