Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Liberty Station

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 3, 2026

1. Liberty Station Marker

Inscription. As in other small towns, Bedford's railroad station was a hub of community life. Transportation of passengers, freight and mail meant that railroad stations were a vital part of both the local and national economy. World War II found this particular station participating in the transportation of troops, supplies and ammunition. In fact, it was from this very station that the Bedford Boys left for service in February 1941, with the town bidding them a heartfelt and proud farewell. At the time the nation was at peace; the enthusiastic new soldiers thought this was to be an adventure lasting only a year. Little could they imagine what lay before them; that they would be chosen as the spearhead of the largest amphibious assault in history; or that so few of them would return home to see Bedford again.

Dedicated in memory of Charles H. Leist, SR. and James B. Bain, M.D. and in tribute to The Bedford Boys and all those who served in World War II.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1941.

Location. 37° 20.235′ N, 79° 31.666′ W.

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Memorial is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. It can be reached from Bedford Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 515 Bedford Avenue, Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Southwest Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Smyth (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marilyn Moore Boardman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Avenel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Randolph-Macon Academy/Liberty Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); The Wharton Cottage (approx. ¼ mile away); Bedford (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mural of Appreciation (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Famed "Bedford Boys" (approx.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 3, 2026

2. Liberty Station Marker

0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Randolph-Macon Academy (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Liberty Station - Track Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 3, 2026

3. Liberty Station - Track Side

Norfolk Western Railway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 3, 2026

4. Norfolk Western Railway

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.