Bethlehem, Maryland

Bethlehem is a populated place in Caroline County, Maryland, United States.[1] Bethlehem is located at the intersection of Maryland routes 331 and 578, northwest of Preston.

Bethlehem, Maryland
Populated place
Bethlehem, Maryland
Bethlehem
Coordinates: 38°44′46″N 75°56′39″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountyCaroline
Elevation
46 ft (14 m)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21609
Area code(s)410, 443, and 667
GNIS feature ID583190[1]

History

Bethlehem dates far back as 1875, when a U.S Post Office was established as Bethlehem P.O.[2][3] According to the USGS, the post office was established in 1857.[4]

Notable person

William Oswald Mills (August 12, 1924 – May 24, 1973), aka Bill Mills, was a Republican U.S. congressman who represented the 1st Congressional district of Maryland from May 25, 1971 until his death. Mills was born in Bethlehem.

References
  1. "Bethlehem". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Map of Caroline County, Maryland as entered according to act of Congress in the year 1875 by John B. Isler in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington DC.
  3. Isler, John B (1875). "Map of Caroline County Maryland" (Map). Map of Caroline County, Maryland. 1:42,000. Caroline County.
  4. "Bethlehem Post Office". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.


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