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The population of Bethany Beach is approximately 326 (1990).
The amount of land area in Bethany Beach is 2.943 sq. kilometers.
Bethany Beach elevation is 8 feet above sea level. Return to Index Bethany Beach location: in southeast Delaware along the coastal area.
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History & History Related Items Bethany Beach history: on the Atlantic Ocean, Bethany Beach had its start as a place for revival camp meetings. Bethany was founded by members of the Christian Church, also known as the Disciples of Christ, of the Washington D.C. area and Pennsylvania. and was used for revival camp meetings. It is believed that the biblical name came from this fact. Bethany Beach was founded in the early 1900's. It was incorporated in 1984. Many Christian churches used to have seaside conferences and assemblies here each year. Many of the original cottages built for these events remain in use today. Bethany Beach as well as South Bethany are known as the "quiet resorts." Here is a history page for Bethany Beach. Return to Index Bethany Beach attractions: Surf fishing and ocean sports are popular here. Holts Landing State Park New Years Day Exercise Like the Eskimos, Spring and Fall fishing tournaments, Ocean-to-Bay Bike Tour in the Spring, Arts Festival. Return to Index
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