Bethany
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About Bethany
Bethany is a city in West Virginia. It is the home of Bethany College, a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Disciples of Christ Church.
Bethany travel guide
See
1 The Campbell Mansion, ☏ +1 304-829-6027. The home to the founder of Bethany College, Alexander Campbell and is a National Historic Landmark. (updated Jan 2026) 2 Old Main. Located at the center of Bethany College and is also listed on The National Register of Historic Places. (updated Jan 2026) 3 Delta Tau Delta Founders House, 211 Main St. (updated Jan 2026)
Do
Collect fossils. A little over one mile east of Bethany is a road cut alongside Route 67 where late Pennsylvanian fossils can be collected from the Monongahela Group. Only a few plant species are preserved here, but they are preserved in exquisite detail. Fossils that can be collected here include the horsetail Annularia stellata and seed fern Neuropteris scheuzeri. Latitude-Longitude: 40.2050,-80.5394 (updated Jun 2015) The Bethany College Theater, ☏ +1 304 829-7124. Hosts regular presentations of the performing arts led by students. (updated Nov 2019) Hiking trail. Located in the Parkinson Forest. The trail begins behind Pendleton Heights. (updated Nov 2019)
Buy
Chambers General Store, Main Street. An old-fashioned emporium offering everything from fanbelts to fresh vegetables, freshly-made deli sandwiches to hand-dipped ice cream cones. (updated Nov 2019)
Sleep
Gresham Inn, ☏ +1 304 829-7622. Offers guests 40 rooms with phone, internet access, cable tv and more. Recreation facilities are located close to the Inn. (updated Nov 2019)
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