Bethayres, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bethayres
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Corner of Huntingdon Pk. and Philmont Ave.
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 Bethayres
Location in Pennsylvania
Bethayres
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Lower Moreland |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 215, 267 and 445 |
Bethayres is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Lower Moreland Township, within Montgomery County. Bethayres is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger township.
The community is named after Elizabeth Ayres, who lived in the area a long time ago. Even though it's a separate place, Bethayres uses the Huntingdon Valley post office. Because of this, some people think Bethayres is just a part of Huntingdon Valley. Bethayres is also home to a train station on the SEPTA West Trenton line. This train line makes it easy for people to travel to Philadelphia and New Jersey.
A Look Back: History of Bethayres
The community of Bethayres got its name when the railroad arrived in the 1870s. A local woman named Elizabeth Ayres had a son who worked for the Reading Railroad. He decided to name the new train station after his mother, Elizabeth Ayres. Soon, the area around the station and near the intersection of Welsh Rd and Huntingdon Pike became known as Bethayres.
For many years, Bethayres and its northern neighbor, Huntingdon Valley, had separate post offices. Eventually, these two post offices combined into one. Before the name was changed to just Huntingdon Valley Post Office, the full name "Huntingdon Valley-Bethayres" was actually the longest postal name in the entire United States!
In 1989, Bethayres was in the news because of an unusual event. A person took a SEPTA bus without permission. This led to a chase through several towns. The bus eventually crashed into a tree in Bethayres. This incident caused damage to many cars and resulted in injuries to several people.
Getting Around: The Train Station
The Bethayres Station is an important part of the community. It's a stop on the SEPTA West Trenton Regional Rail line. This means people can catch a train here to go to places like Philadelphia for school, work, or fun. The station connects Bethayres residents to a wider area, making travel convenient.
Images for kids
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Elizabeth Ayres House, named after the woman Bethayres is named for.
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The Huntingdon Valley Presbyterian Church in Bethayres.
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The Huntingdon Valley Library, which serves the Bethayres community.
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An Honor Roll monument located near the Huntingdon Valley Library.
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The Bethayres Station, a stop on the SEPTA West Trenton line.
