Bedford Village
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
N 40° 01.509 W 078° 30.154
17T E 713113 N 4433536
Bedford Village Markers are located on old main highways leading into Bedford. This Marker is located on Business Rt. 220.
Waymark Code: WM2BZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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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.
Marker Name: Bedford Village

County: Bedford

Date Dedicated: 06/14/1947

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Old main highways leading into Bedford.

Category: Military, French and Indian War, Whiskey Rebellion

Website: Not listed
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