Bedford in Lawrence County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lawrence County Bicentennial Celebration

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

1. Lawrence County Bicentennial Celebration Marker

Inscription. As Lawrence County was created by enactment of the Indiana General Assembly on January 7th, 1818, this marker proudly acknowledges the history and visionary spirit of the people of the county whose bedrock has built major cathedrals of the world and from this foundation, has flown people to space.

Erected 2018 by Lawrence County Bicentennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is January 7, 1818.

Location. 38° 51.677′ N, 86° 28.996′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Indiana, in Lawrence County. Marker is on 16th Street west of I Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located on the south side of the court building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 916 15th St, Bedford IN 47421, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lawrence Park (a few steps from this marker); The Cornerstone of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence County Vietnam Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence County World War II Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence County Korean Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence County Soldiers Sailors and Pioneers Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Indiana Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars (within shouting distance of this marker); Bedford Courthouse Square Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.

Lawrence County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

2. Lawrence County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.