Bethesda, Chatham County, Georgia

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Bethesda is an unincorporated community in Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

The community took its name from an orphanage, now known as Bethesda Academy, established at the site.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bethesda, Chatham County, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 17. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

Coordinates: 31°57′48″N 81°05′38″W / 31.96333°N 81.09389°W / 31.96333; -81.09389