Goxhill

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Goxhill
Goxhill shown within Lincolnshire
Population	1,994 (2001 census)
OS grid reference	TA1021
Unitary authority	North Lincolnshire
Ceremonial county	Lincolnshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Police	Humberside
Fire	Humberside
Ambulance	East Midlands
European Parliament	Yorkshire and the Humber
List of places: UK • England • Lincolnshire

Coordinates: 53°40′39″N 0°19′59″W / 53.677497, -0.332926

Goxhill (53.677497° N 0.332926° W¹, grid reference TA102214) is a large village in North Lincolnshire. It lies about 5 miles (8 km) east of Barton-on-Humber and 5 miles (8 km)^{[citation needed]} northwest of Immingham. It is served by Goxhill railway station. The area has been an important centre for clay pantile production since the 18th century and the industry is still represented in the village by Sandtoft [1]

It is famous for its wartime USAAF base, where screen legend Clark Gable served for a short time^[2]. Robert S. Johnson, of Post Field, Oklahoma, an ace pilot of World War Two, also spent time here, [3] The 78th Fighter Group arrived at the station, known officially as 8th Air Force Station No. F-345 on December 1, 1942. The American Units referring to it unofficially as "GoatHill". [4]