Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bedford, Indiana
Bedford is the county seat for Lawrence County
Bedford is in Lawrence County
Lawrence County(34) ► ADJACENT TO LAWRENCE COUNTY Greene County(5) ► Jackson County(19) ► Martin County(5) ► Monroe County(38) ► Orange County(33) ► Washington County(17) ►
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On I Street north of Parkview Drive (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north.
Courthouse square, part of original 1825 plat, surrounded by nineteenth and early twentieth century commercial buildings in various architectural styles. Limestone facing quarried and milled by local industry. Listed in National Register of Historic . . . — — Map (db m48967) HM
On Q Street at 23rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Q Street.
Lawrence County's greatest philanthropist, he endowed the Rector Scholarship Foundation at De Pauw University with $2,250,000 in 1919. To date 5,100 awards have been made, 22 to Lawrence County natives.
"To youth of ability and courage in . . . — — Map (db m74127) HM
Indiana was one of many states that the estimated 60 million American bison inhabited in early America, which is why they have been a part of our state seal since 1801. Their migration trail, the Buffalo Trace, was used to create Indiana's first . . . — — Map (db m242134) HM
On 23rd Street west of P Street, on the right when traveling west.
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Lawrence County Hospital Association was organized July 15, 1903 to build, maintain, and manage a hospital in Bedford. Opened first building 1904. State, district, and local Works Progress Administration officials and city and . . . — — Map (db m74128) HM
On J Street south of 15th Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
Portrait of Freedom
( Art Work )
(Including Words) - - Courage • Sacrifice • Service • Liberty
In Memory of Indiana Veterans
of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars — — Map (db m48427) WM
On 16th Street west of I Street, on the left when traveling east.
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 . . . — — Map (db m241950) HM
On J Street south of 15th Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
Korea
Honor Roll
Defenders of Freedom
for God and Country
This votive tablet is dedicated to the honor of the men of Lawrence County, Indiana who answered the call of our Country during the Korea Conflict and died so that you and . . . — — Map (db m48424) WM
On J Street south of 15th Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
Vietnam
Honor Roll
Defenders of Freedom
for God and Country
This plaque is dedicated to honor the men of Lawrence County, Indiana who answered the call of our Country during the Vietnam Conflict and died so that you and I might . . . — — Map (db m48425) WM
On J Street south of 15th Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
Honor Roll
Defenders of Freedom
for God and Country
This votive tablet is dedicated to the honor of the men of Lawrence County, Indiana who answered the call of our Country in World War II and who died that you and I might . . . — — Map (db m48423) WM
On J Street south of 15th Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
From 1851 to 1892 this was the location of the first railroad depot in Lawrence County. It was built by the New Albany and Salem R. R. And handled both passengers and freight. Starting in 1876 it was also the depot of the narrow gauge Bedford and . . . — — Map (db m243574) HM
On Tunnelton Road, 0.1 miles south of Parkview Drive (16th Street) (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
A gift of newspaperman Fred B. Otis, May 13, 1937. The mansion was built circa 1865 by William A. Ragsdale. Pioneer stone worker, Nathan Hall purchased the property in 1875 and named it "Pine Hall." Later it was owned by industrialist Alvin T. Hert. . . . — — Map (db m74152) HM
Near Tunnelton Road, 0.1 miles Parkview Drive (16th Street) (U.S. 50).
Presented to the City of Bedford October 31, 1935 by Fred B. Otis, editor of the Bedford Daily Mail. An area of 145.81 acres of beautiful landscape, including the fine old mansion, Pine Hall. Dedicated to refined recreation and pleasure of all the . . . — — Map (db m74153) HM
Near Tunnelton Road, 0.1 miles south of Parkview Drive (16th Street) (U.S. 50).
Built 1865-7 by Wm. Ragsdale. Cost $25,000. Occupied by his family 11 years. Bought 1878 by Nathan Hall, pioneer quarryman. Occupied by his family 21 years. Bought and run as a dairy farm 1899 by Alvin Tobe Hert who named the estate Pine Hall. Owned . . . — — Map (db m74154) HM
On U.S. 50 at Ikerd Lane, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 50.
Here on March 11, 1818, Ambrose Carlton, Thomas Beagley and James Scotts, commissioners, organized Lawrence County and its first five townships, appointed officers, fixed Palestine as county seat and ordered first elections. The first court convened . . . — — Map (db m74155) HM
On 15th Street (U.S. 50) west of I Street, on the right when traveling west.
Created by the Legislature on January 28, 1834, it was one of ten original branch banks. This institution served six counties and contributed greatly to Bedford’s growth.
First President was Col. William McLane, followed by John Vestal. . . . — — Map (db m48302) HM
On J Street south of 15th Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
Top Plaque
This Cornerstone of Freedom
presented June, 17, 1948
at Bedford, Indiana, U. S. A.
The Stone City of the World
On this spot June 17, 1948 as a
part of the Indiana Limestone
Centennial Cornerstones of . . . — — Map (db m48335) HM
