Bethany, Louisiana and Texas facts for kids
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Bethany, Louisiana and Texas
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Bethany United Methodist Church was established in 1899
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 Bethany, Louisiana and Texas
Location in Louisiana
Bethany, Louisiana and Texas
Location in Texas
Bethany, Louisiana and Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana, Texas |
| Parish/County | Caddo Parish, Louisiana |
| Founded | 1840 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71007
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
Bethany is a small place in the United States that isn't officially a city or town. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government. Bethany is unique because it's located across two states: Louisiana and Texas.
You can find Bethany along U.S. Route 79. The part of Bethany in Louisiana is in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. This area is also part of the larger Shreveport – Bossier City metropolitan area. A metropolitan area is a big region that includes a city and its surrounding communities.
History of Bethany
Bethany was first settled a long time ago, in the year 1840. It was named after a local church called the Bethany Church. This church was an important part of the community's early days.
Where is Bethany Located?
Bethany stretches across two different areas. The northern part of the community is in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The southern part is in the northeastern section of Panola County, Texas.
Panola County is about 22 miles (or 35 kilometers) northeast of a town called Carthage. So, Bethany sits right on the border, connecting two states!
