A log structure, built prior to 1761, stood on this site. Known, also, as the Commandants House; later as “Rising Sun Inn.” Occupied by British officers until close of French and Indian War. Destroyed by fire, Dec. 14, 1885. — — Map (db m14004) HM
This Plaque Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Survey of the Town of Bedford by John Lukens
John Lukens was directed to survey and lay out a town by Lt. Gov. John Penn on 05 May 1766. Lukens laid out 200 lots
between 04 June and 14 June . . . — — Map (db m176293) HM
Built in 1815. East room housed the first bank in Bedford, known as the Allegheny Bank of Pennsylvania, from 1815 to 1832. Original vault can still be seen. Since 1924, used as public library and community center. — — Map (db m13986) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m13990) HM
(Front):To all her sons who volunteered to defend and perpetuate the government of these United States, Bedford County dedicates this monument July 4, A.D. 1890 Erected in part by the children of the Common Schools of Bedford County . . . — — Map (db m14002) HM
In honor of the men and women of Bedford County who answered the call
We remember these who lost their lives in service to their country
Darrell Zane Magruder •
Donald Clair Wyles •
Charles E Sivits •
Irvin Grant Weyand •
Rodney . . . — — Map (db m14008) WM
Settled about 1750, known then as Raystown. Site of an early trade post and Fort Bedford, 1758. Base for Forbes, Bouquet expeditions. In 1794 Washington here reviewed forces in Whiskey Rebellion. — — Map (db m52662) HM
Built about 1771. It was the headquarters of George Washington in October, 1794, when he came to Bedford to review troops assembled here to quell Whiskey Rebellion in western part of the State. — — Map (db m14015) HM
This tablet marks the site of the First Court House and Prison Built in 1774 in the prison yard around which was a high stone wall were The Pillory and Whipping Post used in those days for the punishment of criminals.
Prior to the . . . — — Map (db m14000) HM
Depot of supplies assembling place of an army of nearly eight thousand men and the starting point of General John Forbes' Expedition for the possession of Fort Duquesne. The road leads Westward to the Forks. — — Map (db m52666) HM
Philadelphia • Carlisle • Bedford • Ligonier • Pittsburgh
In 1758, at the height of the French & Indian War, British General John Forbes and his troops took on a daunting task: to carve a trail, over 300 miles long, through the Pennsylvania . . . — — Map (db m177005) HM
Site of lots on which John Fraser and his wife established an inn and trading post in 1758. Fraser had been a guide and interpreter for Colonel Washington. The inn provided meals for army officers at Fort Raystown (Bedford). — — Map (db m166918) HM
“First in war - first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.”
This tablet marks the building used by President George Washington as his headquarters October 19 and 20, 1794, when he was in Bedford, in charge of the United . . . — — Map (db m14089) HM
In 1758 Colonel George Washington led the Virginia troops to Fort Raystown in Central Pennsylvania. Under the direction of Brigadier General Forbes, British and
Provincial troops had been ordered to cut a road 200 miles west and capture the . . . — — Map (db m177139) HM
This millstone, which dates prior to the American Revolution, came from Dutch Corner in Bedford County. Jim Karns found it in 1985 while doing construction work near Imlertown. The mill from which it came is unknown. This stone, which weighs about . . . — — Map (db m91117) HM
Korean War
Killed During The War
Donald L. Bishop 1 Aug 1950 •
John W. Nearhood 8 Aug 1950 •
George Way 8 Sep 1950 •
Harold W. Dorsey Dec 1950 •
Joseph G. Boyer 1 Jan 1951 •
Lemuel R. Bowser 22 Feb 1951 •
Benjamin F. Smith 22 Feb . . . — — Map (db m178853) WM
Raised and equipped the 16th regiment
of Virginia Continentals. Fought at White Marsh Plains 1777 Valley Forge Campaign
1775 1783 — — Map (db m177115) HM
(Statement):
A full transcript of the original Presbyterian Burial Ground Patent is available to all those interested from the Memorial Park Conservancy
In June, 1766, in pursuance of an order from his Honour the Governor John Penn, . . . — — Map (db m176390) HM
This house, built
in 1816 by the Hon.
James Russell, first
burgess of Bedford,
is considered a fine
example of Georgian
style of the Post-
Colonial period. — — Map (db m145062) HM
The Elm Tree which this tablet marks was planted in memory of those Patriots of the Borough of Bedford who gave their lives for the cause of freedom in the Great World War.
Corporal Howard Pardoe Booty, Co. L. 112th U.S. Infantry, 28th . . . — — Map (db m14011) WM
In Memory of those Soldiers
of the American Revolution
buried in this cemetery
Col. Hugh Barclay · Col. Charles Cessna · Col. Samuel Davidson · Col. Levin Powell · Henry Armstrong · George Funk · Bert Gibson · Frederick Hill · Joseph . . . — — Map (db m176783) WM
This tablet erected by Bedford Penn'a Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
May 30, 1925
Marks the site of Fort Bedford
One of the Frontier Forts built by the British in 1758
The stockade enclosing the fort contained about 7000 . . . — — Map (db m166796) HM
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
Allen D. Oster • Donald Geisler • Arthur P. Hartle
Wm. C. Shipe, Jr. • Warren E. Sams • John E. Thomas
Jack H. Pepple • Joseph Courdriet • Earl Weight
Lester R. Cussins • Milton P. Boore • Chauncey . . . — — Map (db m180181) HM
Medicinal values of these springs discovered about 1796. It soon became a leading resort visited by numerous notables. James Buchanan used the Springs as his summer White House while President. — — Map (db m202853) HM
The Bedford Springs Historic District consists of a mineral springs resort established c.1806 by Dr. John Anderson. The district's oldest extant buildings are the stone Nawgel's Mill, c.1796, and the log Miller's House, c.1800. In 1804, Nawgel . . . — — Map (db m202855) HM
Settled about 1750, known then as Raystown. Site of an early trading post and Fort Bedford, 1758. Base for Forbes, Bouquet expeditions. In 1794 Washington here reviewed forces in Whiskey Rebellion. — — Map (db m13995) HM
Settled about 1750, known then as Raystown. Site of an early trade post and Fort Bedford, 1758. Base for Forbes, Bouquet expeditions. In 1794 Washington here reviewed forces in Whiskey Rebellion. — — Map (db m82781) HM
Generating pristine water for centuries, The Black Spring is named for the Black family who lived on the land over 200 years ago. Producing over 600,000 gallons of water per day, it supplies nearby Red Oak Lake as well as potable water used to . . . — — Map (db m224848) HM
The Iron Spring, which also has been called Fletcher's Spring or the Upper Spring issues forth copiously from a fissure in limestone outcroppings on the upper part of Shober's Run. This highly mineralized water is similar to the nearby Mineral . . . — — Map (db m224849) HM
Modern road construction methods have evolved utilizing multiple sub grade & substrate layers of compacted earth, crushed stone, concrete, asphalt and can measure up to 36" in depth creating a stable smooth driving surface. Construction of the . . . — — Map (db m116487) HM
This is one of the original service plazas for the nation's first long-distance superhighway. On October 1, 1940, the Turnpike opened, stretching 160 miles from Irwin to Carlisle. The Turnpike Commission had been created in 1937; construction . . . — — Map (db m8188) HM
This is one of the original service plazas for the nation's first long-distance superhighway. On October 1, 1940, the Turnpike opened, stretching 160 miles from Irwin to Carlisle. The Turnpike Commission had been created in 1937; construction . . . — — Map (db m8816) HM
In 1936 seventy-five percent of Pennsylvania farms had no electric service. During the next five years, with Federal support, 14 consumer-owned cooperatives were formed in this State. Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative, which serves members in . . . — — Map (db m52665) HM
The increased number of automobiles during the Lincoln Highway era (1912-1940) led to the development of programmatic architecture. Proprietors took daring approaches to appeal to the new motoring public.
All across the country, oversized . . . — — Map (db m13998) HM
Nearly three centuries of transportation history can be found in Pennsylvania: native American paths to wagon trails, early canals and railroads, the Forbes and Burd Roads, and a string of ten other turnpikes. However, none were more important in . . . — — Map (db m166856) HM
From June 27-July 8, 1861 a newly formed brigade of 1,500 Union troops under Chas. J. Biddle consisting of the 5th and 13th (Bucktail Regiment) PA Reserves, and 1st PA Res. Artillery, encamped here while enroute to relieve Col. Lew Wallace’s 11th . . . — — Map (db m91126) WM
Near this site on July 30, 1758, Cols. Bouquet and Washington discussed proposed routes by which Gen. Forbes’ army would attack French Ft. Duquesne. Bouquet preferred the route due west from Bedford, while Washington advocated Braddock’s 1755 road . . . — — Map (db m84287) HM
Founded 1681 by William Penn as a Quaker Commonwealth. Birthplace of The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States — — Map (db m91128) HM
Mail was delivered here on foot over Wills Mtn. from the B&O Railroad in Hyndman, PA. The 4 mile Mail Path was used from 1871 until 1923. Mail was also delivered 4 more miles over Evitts Mtn. to Bean's Cove. After 1923, mail arrived here via Blue . . . — — Map (db m84288) HM
This inn at the junction of the Forbes and Burd Roads was operated, 1779-1815, by Jean Bonnet and his heirs. In mid-1794, during the Whiskey Rebellion, embattled farmers met here and raised a liberty pole to protest the federal excise tax on . . . — — Map (db m60115) HM
This intersection marks the point where Forbes Road
of 1758 diverged from the path cut by Col. Burd in
1755. The Forbes Road led through the wilderness
west toward Ligonier from this point. — — Map (db m59734) HM
The Forks
The Road cut by Colonel James Burd
in 1755 and the Forbes Road diverge here,
Forbes Road leading southwestward to Shawnee
Cabins Encampment 4 1/2 miles from Fort Bedford. — — Map (db m166740) HM
For over 200 years, Bedford County taverns have served as stopovers for weary travelers en route to Pittsburgh or Philadelphia. Over the years, most of these taverns have ceased to operate. However, the Jean Bonnet Tavern continues to offer a fine . . . — — Map (db m60116) HM
Nearby water gaps have made this an important transporation corridor for thousands of years. Native American trails, 18th century military roads, the Pennsylvania Road, the Chambersburg and Bedford Turnpike, the Lincoln Highway, US 30, and the . . . — — Map (db m52667) HM
