Bedford County
Formed on March 9, 1771 from Cumberland County, it first embraced most of western Pennsylvania. Named for its county seat (formerly Raystown) incorporated 1795. In 1758, Fort Bedford was erected here, and Forbes Road - to become a major highway west - was built.
Marker is at the intersection of Juliana Street and Penn Street, on the right when traveling south on Juliana Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
