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Bethlehem, Marion County, Ohio facts for kids

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Bethlehem was once a small town in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is now considered a "ghost town," which means it no longer exists as an active community. Bethlehem was located about 3 miles northwest of a town called Waldo.

History of Bethlehem

The town of Bethlehem began around the year 1860. It was started by a small group of German and Irish Catholic families who settled there. Over time, the community faded away, becoming the ghost town we know today.

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