Bethel, Haywood County, North Carolina
Bethel, North Carolina | |
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Bethel, North Carolina Bethel, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°28′24″N 82°53′45″W / 35.47333°N 82.89583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood |
| Elevation | 2,700 ft (820 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1019108[1] |
Bethel is an unincorporated community in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States.[1][2]
History
Prior to European colonization, the area that is now Bethel was inhabited by the Cherokee people and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The Cherokee in Western North Carolina are known as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally recognized tribe.[3]
Notable person
Max Thompson (1922–1996), Medal of Honor recipient, was born in Bethel.[4]
Notes
- ^ a b "Bethel, Haywood County, North Carolina". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Bethel Topo Map in Haywood County NC
- ^ "Haywood County (1808)". North Carolina History Project. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ Medal of Honor Recipients for North Carolina