Bethesda, Pennsylvania
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Bethesda is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, in Pennsylvania.[1] It is situated at the junction between T-432 (Hilldale Road) and Pennsylvania Route 372.
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 April 27, 2015.
- ↑ Herschell, Don (September 22, 1995). "Why name your town Ninevah?". Observer-Reporter. pp. B5. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
