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Welcome to Bedford County, Virginia
History & Genealogy This county has
been added to Virginia Genealogy Express
on May 22, 2014
I will be adding things as I find time.
Good Luck
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Sharon Wick -
County Administration Building
122 E Main St
Bedford, VA 24523-2000
Phone: (540)586-7601
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| A little bit about BEDFORD
COUNTY, VIRGINIA: The
Piedmont area had long been inhabited by indigenous
peoples. At the time of European encounter, mostly
Siouan-speaking tribes lived in this area.
Bedford County was established by European Americans on
December 13, 1753 from parts of Lunenburg County. Later
in 1756, a portion of Albemarle County lying south of
the James River was added. The county is named for John
Russell, the fourth Duke of Bedford, who was a Secretary
of State of Great Britain. In 1782, Campbell County was
formed from eastern Bedford County and the county seat
was moved from New London to Liberty (now Bedford). Also
in 1786, the portion of Bedford County south of the
Staunton (Roanoke) River was taken with part of Henry
County to form Franklin County |
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Adjacent Counties &
City:
Rockbridge County – north
Amherst County – northeast
Lynchburg, Virginia – east
Campbell County – southeast
Pittsylvania County – south
Franklin County – southwest
Roanoke County – west
Botetourt County – northwest |
County Seat: Bedford
County Organized: 1753
Square Miles: 753.02
National protected
areas
Blue Ridge Parkway (part)
Jefferson National Forest (part)
James River Face Wilderness (part) |
