Bedford in Bedford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Russell House
in 1816 by the Hon.
James Russell, first
burgess of Bedford,
is considered a fine
example of Georgian
style of the Post-
Colonial period.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 40° 1.015′ N, 78° 30.216′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Pennsylvania, in Bedford County. Marker is on South Juliana Street, 0.1 miles south of East Penn Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bedford PA 15522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 250th Anniversary of the Survey of the Town of Bedford by John Lukens (within shouting distance of this marker); Korea Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bedford County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Elm Tree Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bedford County Courthouse (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.