Bethpage, Missouri facts for kids
Bethpage is a small place in McDonald County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
History of Bethpage
The community of Bethpage has a history that goes back many years.
When was Bethpage established?
A post office was opened in Bethpage in 1858. This was an important step, as it meant people living there could send and receive mail more easily. The post office stayed open for a long time, until 1910.
Where did the name Bethpage come from?
The name "Bethpage" comes from a place in ancient Israel. This original Bethphage is mentioned in the Bible and was a village near Jerusalem. It was common for early American settlers to name new communities after places they knew from history or religious texts.
