Bethlehem, Ohio facts for kids

Bethlehem is a small place in Richland County, Ohio. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or a town. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.

History of Bethlehem

Bethlehem started in the 1830s. It began as a small settlement that grew around a Catholic church. This church was an important center for the people living there.

Later, in 1887, a post office opened in Bethlehem. A post office was very important back then because it was how people sent and received letters and packages. This post office stayed open for eight years, closing in 1895.