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  Bedford County, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bedford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia.
Bedford county was established on December 13, 1753 form parts of Luenburg County.
In the county, the population is spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 27.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.80% who are 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bedford_County,_Virginia   (443 words)

  
 Bedford County, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bedford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Bedford County created on March 9, 1771 from part of Cumberland County and named in honor of the Fort Bedford.
In the county, the population is spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who are 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bedford_County,_Pennsylvania   (521 words)

  
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BEDFORD - Her roots firmly planted in the rich soil of Trimble County, Marcia Haney Dunaway, a grade school student here and graduate of its high school, is now the school district’s superintendent.
She is a member of Bedford Baptist Church and enjoys exercising, spending time with her family and on the farm.
Bedford Elementary had 28 students with disabilities who took the tests and were included in the AYP statistics.
www.trimble.k12.ky.us   (1856 words)

  
 Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce in Bedford Virginia
Bedford’s political atmosphere is stable, the tax rates favorable, the school system excellent, and the quality of life outstanding.
Bedford County was formed in 1754 and named for the Fourth Duke of Bedford, a British government official.
Bedford is a harvest festival, the world-famous National D-Day Memorial, fine wines and glorious apples, rugged trails and trout-stocked waters.
www.bedfordareachamber.com   (313 words)

  
 Bedford County, Tennessee Genealogical Records Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
Shelbyville, the county seat, was established in 1810 from land donated by Clement Cannon, an early resident and the operator of the first grist mill.
During the Civil War Bedford County was divided in its loyalties and supplied nearly equal numbers of troops to the armies of both the North and the South.
Bomar, born at Raus in Bedford County, became a Shelbyville attorney before serving in both houses of the Tennessee General Assembly, where he was Speaker of the House and lieutenant governor.
www.mytennesseegenealogy.com /tn_county/bed.htm   (1409 words)

  
 Bedford County Public Schools - Teacher Job Fair
Bedford County Public Schools was one of the first in Virginia to make AYP under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Bedford Elementary School is located at the interchange of Routes 460 Bypass and 122, between Roanoke and Lynchburg, Virginia.
Bedford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or sex in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities.
www.bedford.k12.va.us /personnel/jobfair.htm   (408 words)

  
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Mother Bedford refers to a part of the region in south-central Pennsylvania which was erected as a county in 1771 out of lands obtained by treaty from the Indians in 1754 and 1768.
When Bedford County was erected out of Cumberland County, she encompassed the present-day counties of Huntingdon, Fulton, Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Somerset, Westmoreland, Fayette, Washington and Greene, along with portions of the present-day counties of Centre, Indiana, Armstrong, Allegheny and Beaver.
Bedford County was left with the region encompasssed by present-day Huntingdon, Fulton, Blair, Bedford, Cambria and Somerset counties.
www.motherbedford.com   (849 words)

  
 Bedford County Public Schools
Bedford County is located at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of central Virginia.
The public school system of Bedford County is dedicated to excellence in education and strives to ensure that all children of school age receive the highest quality education appropriate to their individual needs and abilities.
Any parties that may be interested in submitting competing proposals shall have forty-five (45) days from the date the notice is first published, September 24, 2005 to November 7, 2005, to submit their proposal.
www.bedford.k12.va.us   (253 words)

  
 NewsAdvance.com | Bedford County ready to build parks
The county plans to develop four parks over the next 10 to 15 years in what officials say is a plan to offer citizens a wider range of recreational activities.
County officials hope to start early work, such as grading land, by the end of the year, Stokes said.
Bedford County now leases the use of playing fields from local schools, service organizations and athletic associations.
www.newsadvance.com /servlet/Satellite?pagename=LNA%2FMGArticle%2FLNA_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1128767703759&path=!news!archive   (575 words)

  
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The first public libraries in Bedford County, Pennsylvania were started by volunteers in Bedford and Everett during the 1920s to provide members of those communities with access to books and periodicals.
The Bedford County Library began in 1944 to bring library services to areas outside these communities - at first from the trunk of a car, later through a dedicated bookmobile.
Today, Bedford County has four independent community libraries and a bookmobile under the umbrella of the Bedford County Library System, which was formed in 1982 to coordinate library services.
www.bedfordlibraries.org   (247 words)

  
 Bedford County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
When the citizens of Rutherford County living south of the divide between Duck River and Stones River submitted their petition for the formation of a new county they asked that it be called Bedford.
The first legislative mention of Bedford County is contained in the house journal of October 8, 1807.
On October 29, 1807, the Senate committee reported that the petition of sundry citizens of Rutherford County, praying that a new county be laid off, including the three forks of Duck River is a reasonable request and ought to be granted.
volweb.utk.edu /Schools/bedford/harrisms/bedfordna.htm   (580 words)

  
 BEDFORD COUNTY PAGE
Bedford County was created March 9, 1771 from part of Cumberland County.
The Bedford Gazette, the first newspaper in the county, was first published on September 21, 1805 by Charles McDowell.
The first county bank was the Allegheny Bank of Pennsylvania, established on April 2, 1815 by Dr. John Anderson, the first bank between Chambersburg and Pittsburgh.
www.timevoyagers.com /bookstore/penna/bedford.htm   (458 words)

  
 Bedford County Records
Bedford County was formed on 10 May 1754 from the western lands of Lunenburg County and named for John Russell, fourth Duke of Bedford, who as secretary of state for the southern department (1748-1751), had general supervision of colonial affairs.
A year after its formation the portion of Albemarle County south of the James River and an additional part of Lunenburg County west of the present Charlotte-Campbell line was added to Bedford.
In 1782 Campbell County was cut off, followed by a portion of newly-created Franklin County's land in 1785.
genealogyresources.org /Bedford.html   (434 words)

  
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Bedford County's Internet-based GIS (Geographical Information Systems) is available to view online at http://www.onlinegis.net/VaBedford.
Bedford County's GIS Department welcomes input from its citizens about our Web-based GIS, we intend this project to benefit both employees of the county AND its citizens.
In no event will Bedford County be liable for any damages, including loss of data, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business information or other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this map or the information it contains.
www.co.bedford.va.us /Res/GIS/index.htm   (306 words)

  
 Bedford County Shelbyville, Tennessee (Counties)
The county seat of Bedford County, Tennessee, is Shelbyville.
The county population on July 1, 1999, was 34,905, an increase of 4,494 over the 1990 census.
Shelbyville is located in Bedford County south of Nashville between Murfreesboro and Fayetteville...
www.ohwy.com /tn/y/y47003.htm   (110 words)

  
 Bedford Pennsylvania - Bedford Springs... Bedford,Pa. and Bedford County Pennsylvania visit the Bedford Springs Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
Bedford Springs - Summer Capital of the U.S. James Buchanan, the only United States President born in Pennsylvania, became President in 1856.
Although the Bedford Springs Hotel was the largest, there were other places used as resorts for the wealthy in the 19th century.
He built the Bedford Springs Hotel as a health resort, and it became widely used and nationally known for many, many years.
memberbbb.com /springs.html   (806 words)

  
 Bedford County Hunt,Inc.
Hunt Colors are awarded annually by the Bedford County Hunt Masters of Foxhounds to members who hunt regularly and have demonstrated that they are an asset to the club.
The Bedford County Hunt Club Newsletter is published monthly for members and select friends of the club.
I have heard from rabbit hunters in the immediate area as well as those outside of Bedford County that the bunnies were plentiful, but more often than not the cute little beagles gave up in despair when their nostrils were more inclined to pick up dust than scent.
bcfoxhunt.tripod.com   (2091 words)

  
 Bedford County, Pennsylvania ANCESTOR CONNECTION - Bedford County Genealogy
After the formation of Northumberland County (1772), Westmoreland County (1773), Huntingdon County (1787), Somerset County (1795), Blair County (1846), and Fulton County (1850), Bedford County was left with her current boundaries.
Since Bedford County is not located close to any ports of entry, almost all early settlers of this area were previous residents of other parts of our country.
Bedford County was a crossroads for many pioneer families.
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 Bedford County Cooperative Extension -
He was located in Bedford County and served several counties in the area.
The goal of Penn State Cooperative Cooperative Extension educational programs in Bedford County is to help people improve the quality of their lives.
Bedford County supports a wide variety of youth programs such as: horse and pony, clothing, dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goats, engineering sciences, leadership, natural resources, and plant sciences.
bedford.extension.psu.edu /countyinfo.html   (650 words)

  
 Bedford County Chamber of Commerce - Members - White Pages
Bedford County Real Estate will sell all types of real estate in Bedford County and the surrounding counties.
Bedford Materials is a custom coater and laminator of flexible materials serving manufacturers of electrical equipment and fabricators of advanced composites.
The oldest house of worship in continuous use in Bedford County is home to a lively group of Presbyterians who meet for worship and fellowship.
www.bedford.net /chamber/WB.HTM   (839 words)

  
 Bedford County, Pennsylvania Genealogical Records Information
It was named for Fort Bedford that in turn had been named in 1759 for the Duke of Bedford.
Bedford, the county seat, on the site of Fort Bedford, was incorporated as a borough on March 13, 1795.
Bedford was President Washington's headquarters during the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion, and U. Supreme Court justices planned their proslavery Dred Scott case decision at Bedford Springs Hotel.
www.negenealogy.com /pa/pa_county/bed.htm   (513 words)

  
 Tourism Guide For Kids in Virginia
Bedford County, VA In the visitor center there are exhibits, an audiovisual program, and bookstore.
Charlottesville, VA No trip to Charlottesville/Albemarle County is complete without a visit to its five historical gems: Monticello, the Grounds of the University of Virginia, Ash Lawn-Highland, Historic Court Square and Michie Tavern, ca.
Bedford County, VA A beautiful lake with swimming, fishing and boating.
www.funforkids.virginia.cc   (1268 words)

  
 Bedford Fire Department, Serving Since 1888 Bedford, VA
The Bedford Volunteer Fire Department is located in the City of Bedford, VA approximately 25 miles east of Roanoke and 20 miles west of Lynchburg.
With a response of area of nearly 180 square miles, the largest first due response area in the county, the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department remains the busiest fire department each year.
With a roster of forty volunteer firemen, the department operates eleven pieces of apparatus and responds to an average of 500 calls a year.
www.bedfordfd.com   (235 words)

  
 Around and About Bedford New York
Bedford is a town of 16,000 in 39 square miles.
Bedford Audubon Society Seed Sale Wednesday, October 19 Today is the last day to place your order and support your Audubon Chapters programs, sanctuaries, and other good work by buying quality bird seed at very affordable prices.
The topics to be addressed are: physical health with Dr. Naureen Zafar of the Bedford Family Practice, mental health with Dr. Maureen Empfield, Director of Psychiatry at NWHC, and alternative medicines with Dr. Michael Finkelstein, Chief of Integrative Medicine at NWHC.
www.bedfordny.com   (1722 words)

  
 Bedford County Development Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
Bedford, PA., The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved a grant to the Bedford County Development Association for $175,000.
SAXTON, BEDFORD COUNTY: Gov. Edward G. Rendell announced today that Seton Co. is consolidating and relocating its Newark, New Jersey operations to Bedford County.
BEDFORD, PA --- Defiance Metal Products of Defiance, Ohio announced last week that it will locate a metal fabrication and assembly plant in the former GM Building on Weber Lane in Bedford Township.
www.bcda.org   (419 words)

  
 VCE - Bedford County (How to Reach Us)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
The Bedford County Office is a part of Virginia Cooperative Extension, an educational outreach program of
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, national origin, disability, or political affiliation.
Office is located on the Main Floor of the Bedford County Administration Building across from the Bedford County Court House on East Main Street in Bedford City.
offices.ext.vt.edu /view.cfm?webname=bedford   (375 words)

  
 City of Bedford
Bedford is conveniently located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
Bedford offers a small community atmosphere while still providing all of the urban amenities.
From scrapbooking classes to youth sports camps, be sure to check out the latest Bedford Clips for the many activities offered to children, adults and families alike.
www.ci.bedford.tx.us   (339 words)

  
 City Of Bedford, Indiana - Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
BEDFORD - Refrigerators have replaced fruit cellars, and kids rarely climb apple trees for entertainment these days.
Mundy, who spent most of her childhood in an area called The Hollar in Martin County, close to Huron, writes a newspaper column, called ”Souvenirs,“ each week for the Mitchell Times.
However, her writing stint began in September 2001 when she brought her talent to the attention of Ginger and Jeff Janda, then publishers of the now-defunct Mitchell Tribune.
www.bedford.in.us   (196 words)

  
 Bedford Co, VA, Homepage
Bedford County was probably named for John Russell, fourth duke of Bedford, who, as secretary of state for the southern department from 1748 to 1751, had general supervision of colonial affairs.
Primary focus is on the old VA counties of Albemarle, Augusta, Hanover, and Orange.
Bedford Co meets one of Jeff Foxworthy's criteria for being a "redneck".
www.rootsweb.com /~vabedfor/bedford.htm   (1106 words)

  
 welcome to shelbyville tn website
Shelbyville, the county seat of Bedford County, Tennessee, is located a little over 50 miles southeast of Nashville.
According to the 2000 U.S. census, Bedford County has 37,586 residents, and 16,105 of them live in Shelbyville.
We are known as the Walking Horse Capital of the World, and the Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse is crowned at our TWH National Celebration annually.
www.shelbyvilletn.org   (200 words)

  
 Bedford County Tourism - Bedford Virginia
The new Welcome Center is open to the public.
Yes, the famed 19th century Beale Treasure is buried in the mountains of Bedford, Virginia.
But here you also will find the gold that spills from the sunsets over Smith Mountain Lake, the glory of the Peaks of Otter at dawn, and the solitude of hikes along the Appalachian Trail.
www.visitbedford.com   (89 words)

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