City of Ephrata

 
Date Visited:   Monday, August 25, 2003
City Visited #:   372
County:   Grant
Visited With:   Michelle & Denny
City Name History:   The name is one of the alternates used in the Bible for Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.  Ancient meaning of the term is "fruit region," and since the site of the future county seat boasted the only orchard in the area, it was given the Hebrew name by railroad surveyors.
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