Bethesda, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bethesda, Ohio
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Village
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Municipal Building and Town Clock
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Location of Bethesda, Ohio
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Location of Bethesda in Belmont County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont |
| Township | Goshen |
| Established | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,211 |
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1,183 |
| • Density | 1,940.71/sq mi (749.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43719
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-06138 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398112 |
Bethesda is a small village located in the western part of Belmont County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 1,211 people lived there. It is part of the larger Wheeling metropolitan area.
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History of Bethesda
Bethesda has had three different names over time: Burrs Mills, Fairmount, and finally, Bethesda.
How Bethesda Got Its Name
When the railroad arrived in 1852, a station was built. It was named Burr's Mills after Merrick S. Burr. He owned a sawmill in the area. In 1855, Mr. Burr planned a village and called it Fairmount. He chose this name because of its high and beautiful location.
Before this, there was a store, a church called Bethesda Methodist Church, and a post office. These were about 2 miles south of where the town is now. The post office was named after the church. The store owner was also the postmaster. When he moved his store to the new town, the post office moved too. It kept the name Bethesda. So, for a while, the town was called Fairmount, the train station was Burr's Mills, and the post office was Bethesda. In the late 1800s, the name Bethesda was chosen for the whole town. Bethesda officially became a village in 1910.
The Town Clock
In 1920, the town bought a special clock from the E. Howard Watch & Clock Company. This clock was placed on top of the Orrison Cigar Co. building on Main Street. It was dedicated to the local soldiers who served in World War I.
In 2010, the clock was taken down for repairs. A local businessman, Robert E. Murray, helped lead the effort to fix it. He also created the Murray Family Memorial Plaza. This plaza was opened in 2017. The restored clock and the plaza honor all military veterans.
Geography of Bethesda
Bethesda is a small village. It covers a total area of about 0.64 square miles (1.67 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.62 square miles (1.62 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
People of Bethesda
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,182 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,159 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,127 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,158 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,178 | 1.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,157 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,429 | 23.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,161 | −18.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,413 | 21.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,256 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,211 | −3.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,183 | −5.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,256 people living in Bethesda. These people lived in 549 households. About 358 of these households were families. The village had about 2,026 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Bethesda were White (96.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly 43% were married couples living together. About 16% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 6% had a male head with no wife present. About 35% of households were not families.
The average age in the village was about 39.6 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18. Around 13.6% were 65 years old or older. The population was slightly more female (53.4%) than male (46.6%).
Education in Bethesda
Bethesda has a public library. It is a branch of the Belmont County District Library.
See also
In Spanish: Bethesda (Ohio) para niños
