Bedford Village Historic District

Bedford Village Historic District is a historic district in New York containing around 80 buildings arranged around a triangular village green where three main roads meet. The layout follows the original settlement plan from 1680 and preserves the historic spatial arrangement.

The settlement was founded in 1680 and later served as Westchester County's seat during the Revolutionary War before being attacked by British forces in 1779. This attack marked a critical moment in local history and changed the community significantly.

The district displays buildings from multiple time periods, including Greek Revival structures and a Gothic Revival church, which shape how visitors understand the region's architectural heritage today. This variety reflects how the community evolved and changed over many centuries.

The area is best explored on foot since the buildings are close together and the green serves as a natural center point. Two museums operated by the Historical Society are located within the district for visitors wanting deeper information about the area.

A courthouse built in 1787 within the district is the county's oldest government building and ranks among only three pre-1800 courthouses still standing in the entire state. This rarity makes it a special example of early American judicial architecture.

Location: New York

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.20333,-73.64333

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08