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Bedford is a borough in Bedford County.
It is the county seat.
The community was named after local fort, which was named after the Duke of Bedford
[NOTE: This is not the only community in Pennsylvania named Bedford. For links to other places called Bedford, PA, see the Duplicate Names box at right.]
The latitude of Bedford is 40.018N. The longitude is -78.504W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,119 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 3,057.
Local
$28,549National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Bedford demographic reports
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36% of Bedford residents report German ancestry, and 9% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Bedford ancestry & family history guide.
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- Ancestry.com - PA data
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- Cemetery record compendium
- Pennsylvania cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
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- Bedford business guide
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- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
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- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in Pennsylvania
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Bedford was $18,028, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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- Pennsylvania economic data
21% of Bedford residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Bedford
- Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Learning Disabilities Association in Pennsylvania
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- Yearbooks (old) of Pennsylvania high schools
- Air pollution in Bedford County
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- Land contamination in Bedford County
- Nature Conservancy projects in Pennsylvania
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Bedford County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Pennsylvania
- Bedford County Fair - July 22-28, 2007
- Fall Foliage Festival - Oct. 6-7, 13-14, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
Bedford festival web sites:
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- Pennsylvania county fairs
- Pennsylvania festivals (Pennsylvania tourism department)
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- Bedford County government
- Pennsylvania state government
- Driver's licenses
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- Social Security
- Veterans affairs
- Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records
Historic districts in Bedford include Bedford Historic District ... View historic districts
- Historic sites in or near Bedford
- Historic sites in Pennsylvania
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- Museums in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Bedford County genealogy forum
Median rent in Bedford, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $328. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $932.
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Libraries in Bedford include Bedford County Fed Library System ... View libraries
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- Census map of Bedford area
- Historic maps of PA cities - Library of Congress
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- Nonprofit guide for Bedford
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- Parks near Bedford
- National forests in Pennsylvania
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- State parks in Pennsylvania
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- Post cards of Pennsylvania communities
Bedford County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Bedford political report.
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The average commute time for Bedford workers is 17 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Bedford include Best Western, Econo Lodge Bedford, Quality Inn Bedford, Super 8, Travelodge.
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