Hardscape Materials in Bedford, PA

Bedford, Pennsylvania is the county seat of Bedford County and a borough. Centrally located in southern PA between Harrisburg and Pittsburg it has a population of 2,841. The area was first settled in 1751 and the town was laid out in 1766. However, it was not incorporated as a town until March 13, 1795.

Fort Bedford was established by the British in 1758. It served as one of their many stepping stones to the Ohio River and helped them to establish dominance by driving out the French. The fort also served as a place of refuge for settlers escaping Native American raids. Fort Bedford was the first fort taken by the Americans from the British a full 10 years before the American Revolution.

In 1796, Bedford’s Espy House served as the headquarters for George Washington and his men when they came to put down the Whiskey Rebellion. Some historians say that the Whiskey Rebellion was when the new federal government was able to establish its legitimacy.

The medicinal springs in the area led to the establishment of the Bedford Springs Hotel. Several noteworthy historical incidents took place at the hotel:

• It was the home of the first American Olympic-sized swimming pool
• James Buchanan received the first trans-Atlantic cable message from Queen Victoria while in his hotel room.
• In 1855, the hotel hosted the only hearing of the Supreme Court that has ever been held outside of the capital.

The county of Bedford has this to say:

“Bedford County is located in South Central Pa. The countryside is beautiful, prices are affordable, the people are friendly and there are many family-oriented activities to enjoy. The pace is a little slower than most places, and we like it that way!”

Since you are likely from the area, you already know about many of the wonderful things to do and see in Bedford:

• Old Bedford Village
• Bedford County Covered Bridge Driving Tour
• The Historic Lincoln Highway
• The Coffee Pot
• Briar Valley Vineyards & Winery
• Bedford County Visitors Bureau
• Fort Bedford Museum
• Bedford Speedway
• Schellsburg/Shawnee Loop
• Veteran’s Grove
• Southern Alleghenies Museum Of Art At Bedford
• Bits of Time
• Bedford Candies
• Backstage Alpaca Shop

We provide and deliver our rock and gravel products to all of Bedford including zip code 15522.