Bethesda, Pennsylvania
Bethesda is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]
History[]
A post office called Bethesda was established in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] The community was named after the Pool of Bethesda, a place mentioned in the Bible.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bethesda, Pennsylvania
- ^ "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ Herschell, Don (September 22, 1995). "Why name your town Ninevah?". Observer-Reporter. pp. B5. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
Coordinates: 39°50′45″N 76°18′14″W / 39.84583°N 76.30389°W
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- Unincorporated communities in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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