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Bedford station was an intercity rail station located in Bedford, Virginia. It was served by Norfolk and Western Railway passenger trains until 1971. It was later served by Amtrak 's Mountaineer from 1975 to 1977, then the Hilltopper until 1979.
Bedford was originally known as Liberty, "named after the Colonial victory over Cornwallis at Yorktown." [4] Founded as a village in 1782, Liberty became Bedford County's seat of government, replacing New London which had become part of the newly formed Campbell County. Liberty became a town in 1839 and in 1890 changed its name to Bedford City.
This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Bedford County, Virginia. ... Liberty Hall: August 12, 2009 : 12000 E. U.S. Route 460
Bedford Historic District is a national historic district located at Bedford, Virginia. The district encompasses 208 contributing buildings in two residential neighborhoods of Bedford, known locally as the Old Avenel area and the Longwood Avenue area. The buildings are in a variety of 19th- and early 20th-century architectural styles.
Thomas Jefferson had a summer retreat in Bedford County called "Poplar Forest". James P. Ownby (1845–1906), Illinois state representative; was born in Bedford County. [21] Lacey Putney was born and raised in Bedford County, VA. Jerry Falwell Jr, former Liberty University President, lives in Bedford County on a farm. [22]
The station is expected to open in September or October of 2023, which remains on track with the city's original expected timeline. Bedford Redevelopment Commission receive update on police ...
Jul. 7—A proposed gas station on Route 101 in Bedford has some neighbors worried about a change in the character of that stretch of road and the station's location near wetlands. The vacant site ...
It was in multiple locations in the town of Bedford, VA including the Courthouse and the library. It finally found its permanent home in 1979 when it moved into the former Masonic Hall for Liberty Lodge #95. It is part of the Bedford Historic District and is known as Bedford Masonic Hall on that Wiki page. It is located at 201 E. Main St ...