Bethel, Delaware County, Indiana facts for kids
There is also Bethel, Wayne County, Indiana.
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Bethel
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 Bethel, Delaware County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Bethel, Delaware County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Harrison |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| ZIP code |
47396
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| FIPS code | 18-04996 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430880 |
Bethel is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area.
What is Bethel?
Bethel is located in Harrison Township. This township is part of Delaware County. So, even though Bethel doesn't have its own mayor or town council, it is still part of the local county and township systems.
Other Names for Bethel
Sometimes, Bethel is also called Stout. This name was given to honor a person named Isaac Stout. He was a local merchant, which means he owned a business that sold goods in the area. It was common for places to be named after important people who lived or worked there.
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