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]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bethesda, Pennsylvania
  2. "Lancaster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  3. Herschell, Don (September 22, 1995). "Why name your town Ninevah?". Observer-Reporter. pp. B5. Retrieved 28 April 2015.



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