Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Bedford County Confederate Monument
To the Confederate
Soldiers and Sailors of
Bedford County. 1861-1865
Bedford honors her heroes;
proudly rejoicing with the living;
sincerely mourning the dead.
Their history is it's brightest page,
exhibiting the highest qualities of
patriotism, courage, fortitude and virtue.
This stone is erected to keep
fresh in memory the noble deeds
of these devoted sons.
Erected 1909 by Sons of Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists.
Location. 37° 20.064′ N, 79° 31.355′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (Business U.S. 460) and Court Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 E Main St, Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bedford County WWII Memorial (here, next to this marker); Bedford’s Volunteer Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Bedford (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bedford (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Avenel (approx. ¼ mile away); Peaks of Otter Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Randolph-Macon Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Home of John Goode (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.
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