County History
What year was Bedford County established.
1771
What acronym is used to define Bedford County's Guiding Principles
Service
This plan helped to identify the County's community goals.
This tourist destination houses hundreds of thousands of visitors each year?
The Bedford County courthouse is the second oldest to what other County courthouse.
Perry County
How many covered bridges are in Bedford County.
14
Name at least three of Bedford County's County services
Veterans, Elections, Children and Youth, Gun Licenses, Hunting/Fishing Licenses, Doe Licenses, Bingo/Small Games of Chance, etc.
This priority focuses on things to do in Bedford County.
This location was a French and Indian War-era British military fortification.
Fort Bedford Museum
What local architect designed the original courthouse.
Solomon Filler
What County was Bedford County originally part of prior to 1771
Cumberland County
How many million is Bedford County's annual budget.
23 million
Exactly: 23,733.616
This plan will focus on the County's internal governance goals.
This destination is known for picnicking, camping or perhaps taking a walk around the lake.
Shawnee State Park
What style of architecture was used for the courthouse design.
Greek Revival
What was Bedford County named in honor of.
Fort Bedford
How many County Commissioners are there.
Three
This County priority will help to connect County residents
This destination is estimated to bring in hundreds of tourists each year to check out the 8.5 mile abandoned turnpike tunnel.
The Old PA Pike
How were records originally stored in the courthouse
What industry helped to originally fuel Bedford County's economy
The Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad brought coal to our area.
Name three responsibilities of a County Commissioner
Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Serving the Community
This priority focuses on brining attracting and retaining what population.
Young Adults
At this destination you may learn about Bedford County's coal industry
Everett Railroad Station Museum
What is a unique feature of the foyer of the courthouse.
Circular walls and twin circular staircases