Goodman

History

The origins of Goodman date to the late 1800s, when it was created as a logging community for the Sawyer-Goodman Lumber Company by the Goodman brothers: James B. Goodman (1841–1907), Robert F. Goodman (1844–1924), and William O. Goodman (1848–1936). The settlement was initially named Dunbar in 1899, and the name was changed to Goodman in 1915. Robert F. Goodman's son Robert B. Goodman (1871–1957) is thought to be one of the first loggers in the country to utilize selective cutting practices. During a 62-year period, starting in 1927, the Goodman Lumber Company removed 417 million board feet of timber. Today, due to the use of selective cutting the volume of timber available is of similar volume as there was in 1927. The town center contains the Goodman Club House, which had a ballroom, theater, and restaurant. This Club House was once known to draw well-known performers, and it's recently reopened under new ownership.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 107.6 square miles (278.6 km2), of which 105.9 square miles (274.2 km2) is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) (1.59%) is water.

Largest nearby schools

• Goodman High
  High · Goodman · 45 students · 6.4:1 ratio
• Goodman-Armstrong Elementary
  Elementary · Goodman · 33 students · 6.6:1 ratio