The town of Bethel was formed in March, 1809; taken from the town of Lumberland. Bethel township contains these hamlets: Bethel Black Lake Briscoe Forestine Hurd Kauneonga Lake (North White Lake) Mongaup Valley Odell Smallwood White Lake 1872 Business Directory Town Clerk: Rita J. Sheehan PO Box 300 White Lake, NY 12786 845-583-4300