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Bethesda, Pennsylvania facts for kids

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Bethesda is a small place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Bethesda is located where two roads meet: T-432 (also known as Hilldale Road) and Pennsylvania Route 372.

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How Bethesda Got Its Name

Bethesda had a post office that opened in 1857. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office closed down in 1904. The community was named after the Pool of Bethesda. This is a special place mentioned in the Bible.

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