Bethany, Wolfe County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Bethany
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 Bethany
Location in Kentucky
Bethany
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Wolfe |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41301
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| GNIS feature ID | 486924 |
Bethany is a small, quiet farming community located in Wolfe County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is not a city or town with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community," meaning it's a group of homes and farms without official city limits.
Bethany is found about 7 miles (11 kilometers) southeast of Campton, which is the main town and county seat of Wolfe County. The land in Bethany sits about 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. In the year 2000, around 300 people lived in this peaceful area.
One important part of Bethany is the Bethany Christian Mission. This mission runs a small private school that teaches about 30 students. The area around Bethany is well-known for its beautiful, gentle rolling hills and many cattle farms, making it a scenic place for farming and rural life.
