Bedford in Bedford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bedford County

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2008

1. Bedford County Marker

Inscription.
Formed on March 9, 1771 from Cumberland County, it first embraced most of western Pennsylvania. Named for its county seat (formerly Raystown) incorporated 1795. In 1758, Fort Bedford was erected here, and Forbes Road - to become a major highway west - was built.

Erected 1981 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Forbes Road, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1864.

Location. 40° 1.035′ N, 78° 30.226′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Pennsylvania, in Bedford County. Marker is at the intersection of Juliana Street and Penn Street, on the right when traveling south on Juliana Street. Marker is in front of the Bedford County Courthouse. 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. Bedford County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); The Squares (a few steps from this marker); 250th Anniversary of the Survey of the Town of Bedford by John Lukens (a few steps from this marker); Bedford County Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); Bedford County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Korea Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Elm Tree Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.

Also see . . . Bedford County. Website homepage (Submitted on December 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2008

2. Bedford County Marker

Looking north toward intersection of Juliana and Penn Streets

Bedford County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2008

3. Bedford County Courthouse and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,143 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.