Bedford, County seat town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States.
Bedford sits at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with the Peaks of Otter rising above its northern horizon at 306 meters elevation.
The town, established in 1782 as Liberty, changed its name to Bedford City in 1890 and returned to town status in 2013 after periods as a city.
The National D-Day Memorial stands in Bedford to honor the nineteen local soldiers who died during the Normandy invasion of World War II.
Bedford connects to neighboring cities through U.S. Route 221 and Route 460, positioning itself between Roanoke and Lynchburg at 25 miles from each.
The town maintains its own electrical utility system, serving residents since the late 1800s when Bedford underwent major industrial development.
Location: Bedford County
Inception: 1782
Elevation above the sea: 306 m
Website: http://www.bedfordva.gov/
Website: http://bedfordva.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.33459,-79.52278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
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Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
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Peaks of Otter Lake
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