The State of Goshen, named after the biblical Land of Goshen, was founded by Nicolaas Claudius Gey van Pittius in October 1882 in the neighbouring area called Rooigrond[REF] with the approval of chief Moshette [REF].
On 6 August 1883, Stellaland and Goshen united to form the United States of Stellaland [REF].