Bethany is an unincorporated community in Caddo Parish, Louisiana and Panola County, Texas in the United States, on U.S. Route 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 northeast of Carthage, Texas.l See also References Unincorporated communities in Texas Unincorporated communities in Louisiana Populated places established in 1840 Unincorporated communities in Panola County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Caddo Parish, Louisiana Populated places in Ark-La-Tex Unincorporated communities in Shreveport – Bossier City metropolitan area