Bedford in Bedford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bedford County Civil War Monument
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2008
1. Bedford County Civil War Monument
volunteered to defend
and perpetuate the
government of these
United States, Bedford
County dedicates this
monument July 4, A.D.
1890
Erected
in part by the children
of the Common Schools
of Bedford County
(Re-dedication Stone):
“The Old Man on the Monument”
Built 1890 - Restored 1995
with help from the children
of Bedford County
Erected 1890 by Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and the Children of the Common Schools of Bedford County.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1828.
Location. 40° 1.056′ N, 78° 30.233′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Pennsylvania, in Bedford County. It is at the intersection of Juliana Street and Penn Street, on the right when traveling south on Juliana Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bedford PA 15522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in the Laurel Highlands. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Court House and Prison Built in 1774 (a few steps from this marker); Forbes Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Bedford County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Squares (within shouting distance of this marker); Bedford County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2008
2. Bedford County Civil War Monument
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2008
3. Bedford County Civil War Monument Sponsor
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2008
4. Bedford County Civil War Monument Restoration Marker
On ground in front of monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,923 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 1, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
