Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike
Erected 1995 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-131.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 37° 19.032′ N, 79° 24.927′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. Marker is on E Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (Virginia Route 460) 7½ miles west of Bedford/Campbell County Line, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Home of John Goode (approx. 5.7 miles away); Bedford’s Volunteer Company (approx. 6 miles away); Bedford (approx. 6 miles away); Bedford County Confederate Monument (approx. 6 miles away); Bedford County WWII Memorial (approx. 6 miles away); Peaks of Otter Road (approx. 6 miles away); New London Academy (approx. 6 miles away); a different marker also named Bedford (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,150 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.