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

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

39°50′45″N 76°18′14″W / 39.84583°N 76.30389°W / 39.84583; -76.30389


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