Bethany, Parke County, Indiana
| Bethany | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Parke County's location in Indiana | |
  Bethany Location in Park County | |
| Coordinates: 39°51′15″N 87°08′50″W / 39.85417°N 87.14722°WCoordinates: 39°51′15″N 87°08′50″W / 39.85417°N 87.14722°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Parke County |
| Township | Washington Township |
| Elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
| GNIS feature ID | 430860[1] |
Bethany is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States.
History
A post office was established at Bethany in 1852, and remained in operation until 1873.[2] The community's name commemorates the biblical place Bethany.[3]
Geography
Bethany is located at 39°51′15″N 87°08′50″W / 39.85417°N 87.14722°W at an elevation of 738 feet.
References
- ↑ "Bethany". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
- ↑ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 66. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the biblical village...
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