Bethany, OK
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About Bethany
- • Christian musician Paul Baloche, known for worship songs, hails from Bethany.
- • Southwest Airlines pilot training began in Bethany, shaping aviation history.
- • Oklahoma City Evangelistic Institute's founding put Bethany on the map in 1909.
- • Bethany was once a 'dry' town, prohibiting alcohol sales until 1986.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Bethany's growth, slowing development.
- • Named after the biblical town, Bethany was established in 1909.
- • With about 20,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Yukon.
- • Sitting 1,301 feet above sea level, Bethany has slightly higher ground than OKC.
- • Healthcare and education are major employment sectors in Bethany.
- • Bethany offers a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere steeped in religious values.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder, an NBA team, won the Western Conference in 2012.
- • Southern Nazarene University's athletic programs have a storied history in NAIA competition.