Bethera, South Carolina
Bethera is an unincorporated community in Berkeley County in the Lowcountry of South Carolina about 40 miles (64 km) north of Charleston. The elevation of the community is 49 feet (15 m)[1]
Bethera, South Carolina | |
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  Bethera  Bethera | |
| Coordinates: 33°12′06″N 79°47′17″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| Counties | Berkeley |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246810[1] |
The name "Bethera" is an amalgamation of the names of two local churches, namely Bethel Baptist and Berea Methodist.[2]
References
- "Bethera, South Carolina". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Federal Writers' Project (1941). Palmetto Place Names. Sloane Printing Co. p. 25.
Municipalities and communities of Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of South Carolina highlighting Berkeley County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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