Goshen

Washington's ghost towns are mill towns and mining camps in country so green the forest is already taking them back.

Goshen is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,102 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Northwest Arkansas region. According to Business Insider, it is the “most educated” city in the state of Arkansas (September 10, 2014).

The on-the-ground condition of Goshen is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Goshen is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Goshen is roughly 48.8546, -122.3410 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.