Bethel, Wayne County, Indiana
Bethel is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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| Coordinates: 39°59′12″N 84°49′49″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wayne |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47341 |
| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430879 |
History
Bethel was laid out in 1850.[3] A post office was established at Bethel in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1915.[4]
Geography
Bethel is located at 39°59′12″N 84°49′49″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-06-20.
- "USGS detail on Bethel". Retrieved 2007-11-08.
- Young, Andrew White (1872). History of Wayne County, Indiana, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time. R. Clarke & Company. pp. 217.
- "Wayne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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| City |  Map of Indiana highlighting Wayne County | |
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