Trades such as cabinet-making, tailoring, weaving, clock-making, and wool-making characterized the area.
West Goshen was primarily a farming community in its early history.īefore long, many different businesses began to appear, including several women-owned enterprises. At the time of the 1820 census, West Goshen's population numbered 757. Finally, in 1817, the Township divided into East and West Goshen Townships. In 1788, the formation of the Borough of West Chester reduced the size of Goshen.
By 1704, Goshen and Westtown had become separate townships. The lands of Goshen were purchased in 1681 from William Penn as part of the Welsh tract of Westtown.
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