Bethany is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Bethany in 1852, and remained in operation until 1873. The community's name commemorates the biblical place Bethany.

Geography

Bethany is located at 39°51′15″N 87°08′50″W at an elevation of 738 feet.

References



Archivo Bethany, Indiana

2008 Parke County, Indiana Aerial Photography

Parke County Accelerate West Central Indiana Economic Development

Parke County, Indiana Cemetery Records

*Postcard Gems Parke County, Indiana