Bethany, Louisiana and Texas


Bethany is an unincorporated community in Caddo Parish, Louisiana and Panola County, Texas, United States, on U.S. Highway 79. The Caddo Parrish portion of the community is part of the Shreveport – Bossier City metropolitan area.

History

Bethany was founded in 1840. It was named after the Bethany Church.

Geography

The northern part of Bethany is located in Caddo Parish. The southern portion is in northeastern Panola County, some twenty-two miles northeast of Carthage, Texas.