Bethany College, is a private liberal arts college located in the rolling hills of Bethany, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 1840, Bethany is one of West Virginia's oldest institutions of higher education. Bethany is a selective undergraduate institution located on 1,300 acres (5.3 km) in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just one mile (1.6 km) from Pennsylvania and five miles (8 km) from Ohio. The historic town of Bethany is served by Pittsburgh International Airport, 45 minutes from campus. The College is located 39 miles (63 km) from downtown Pittsburgh, 22 miles (35 km) from Washington, Pa., and 14 miles (23 km) from Wheeling. The campus features rolling wooded hills and a lush, green academic mall. Facilities include historic landmarks, classrooms, spacious sports/recreational areas, indoor and outdoor theaters, art galleries, an equestrian center, a teaching greenhouse and more. The College operates the Mountainside Conference Center, which includes Gresham Inn, and also the Campbell Mansion and Museum.