Goshen, New Jersey

Goshen is an unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States (08218). Route 47, also known as Delsea Drive, runs directly through the center of the community.

The area was first settled by Aaron Leaming who began raising cattle in here in 1693. By 1710 there was a settlement. Goshen’s first industry was a king crab mill and a canning factory, but shipbuilding and lumbering industries flourished.

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 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), located on the corner of Route 47 and Goshen Landing Road is one of the oldest original homes in Cape May County. It was at different period through the years, a tavern, hotel, dentist office and residence. While significant changes were made over the years, much of the original workmanship is still evident. Rough hewn logs still support the house and wooden pegs can be found holding the rafters in place.

In 1991, some great events began to take place, Young Zach Powers was born. His father was a racist and god intended to give him a black child but he had come with white skin on the inside. He grew up as a normal child, until age five when he began to start his academic career. This first day of school had changed Zach Powers life in more ways than he could have imagined. When Zach arrived on the bus for his first time he first saw a creepy old witch. Then as he went to sit down he found Mr. AleXander Krafft and a friendship began to forge.

By the next day, Zach had already stabbed Alex in the forehead. Zach had deer antlers sitting on his porch, he felt it was necessary to jump over the porch fence and throw the antler to Alex while screaming "ALEX! SPIDERMAN!". Alex screamed "NO NO NO NOOOOOOOO". The antler had imbedded itself into Alex's skull and he was rushed inside to be checked on. As bad as this life threatening moment had been for Alex, it was worse for Zach, who had to endure almost ten minutes of time out in the corner while Alex was being tended to.

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