Bedford
in City of Bedford of Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.334 and -79.523 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 20' 3" and W -79° 31' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:40 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:29 am and 8:02 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Delve into Bedford

Bedford in City of Bedford (Virginia) with it's 6,561 habitants is located in United States about 173 mi (or 278 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bedford is now 11:40 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Bedford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 10 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lynchburg, Fincastle, Roanoke, Rustburg and Buena Vista. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

20°C (68 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

25°C (78 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

SUPER 8 MOTEL - BEDFORD

Address
1,5 mi
842 SWORD BEACH LANE US 460 & OLE TURNPIKE DR
24523 Bedford
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN BEDFORD

Address
1,6 mi
921 BLUE RIDGE AVE
24523 Bedford
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Schindler Hydraulic Elevator @ Bedford County Courthouse Bedford VA for elevatorsonly

Published: September 30, 2009
Length: 01:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

this video was specifically requested by elevators only. also notice the lower chime in this lift. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website: http://www.dieselducy.com Google+:...


Bedford Fire Department: Structure Fire 1/9/2012, From RIT - to 1st In

Published: January 09, 2013
Length: 48:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: bedfordfd

1242hrs- Bedford Communicatons alerted Companies 8 (Moneta), 13 (Stewartsville-Chamblissburg-2nd due), and 1 (Bedford-RIT) to 8646 Dickerson Mill Road for fire in the attic of a private dwelling....


Dover Hydraulic elevator #4 @ Bedford Memorial Hospital Bedford VA

Published: January 26, 2009
Length: 15:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

even though it says #1 it is elevator bank #4 at the hospital and the only one with a phone. #3 is staff only so i did not ride. I rode elevator 1 and 2. the videos will be up shortly. number...


Schindler Hydraulic Elevator @ Bedford County Court House Retake

Published: January 05, 2009
Length: 08:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

this is a retake, starting from the p1 going, going to 1 back to p1, then to 1 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website: http://www.dieselducy.com Google+: http://www.google.com/+diesel...


Dover Hydraulic elevator w/jimster586 @ Bedford County Administration Building Bedford VA

Published: November 09, 2009
Length: 12:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

This is the elevator at the Bedford County Administration building, It was actually spotted out by Jimster586. very nice elevator. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website: http://www...


Dominion Hydraulic elevator @ Bedford Memorial hospital Bedford, VA

Published: October 10, 2010
Length: 05:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

a beautiful old GAL elevator, has a few issues though. ALSO I found out that this thing is a victim of a KRUPPY mod!! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website: http://www.dieselducy.com.


Antique Dominion Hydraulic elevator #2 @ Bedford Memorial Hospital Bedford VA death trap!

Published: January 26, 2009
Length: 36:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

This one is fun!!! it is never the same ride twice!!! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website: http://www.dieselducy.com Google+: http://www.google.com/+dieselducy Flickr: http://flick...


Bedford Humane Society Adoption Event at Bedford Tractor Supply

Published: August 18, 2013
Length: 13:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BHSFoster

Watch highlights from our adoption event at Bedford Tractor Supply on Aug 17, 2013. To find out more about the adoptable pets in this video, visit www.bhsva.org or email info@bhsva.org. The...


The Schindler HT elevator @ the Bedford County Courthouse is telescoping holeless Hydraulic

Published: October 12, 2010
Length: 16:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

I verified it. It is hard to see on cam due to the focusing but it IS telescoping front mounted Hydro Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website: http://www.dieselducy.com Google+:...


Antique Dominion Traction Elevator #1 @ Bedford Memorial Hospital Bedford VA

Published: January 26, 2009
Length: 38:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

This is elevator #1 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. It is a nice vintage elevator. No phone. Notice where the call bell is. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website: http://www.dieseldu...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bedford, Virginia

Bedford is an independent city located within the confines of Bedford County in the U.S. state of Virginia. It serves as the county seat of Bedford County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 6,222. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Bedford with surrounding Bedford county for statistical purposes. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bedford is home to the National D-Day Memorial.

Located at 37.3344, -79.5228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bedford, Virginia, Cities in Virginia, County seats in Virginia, Lynchburg metropolitan area

Bedford County, Virginia

Bedford County is a county located in the US state of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was to be 68,676. Its county seat is the city Bedford and is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. As an independent city, Bedford is not a part of Bedford County, despite being the county seat. On September 14, 2011, the Bedford City Council voted to transition into a town, ending its independent city status.

Located at 37.31, -79.53 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Virginia counties, Bedford County, Virginia, 1754 establishments, Counties on the James River (Virginia), Lynchburg metropolitan area

National D-Day Memorial

The National D-Day Memorial is a war memorial located in Bedford, Virginia. It serves as the national memorial for American D-Day veterans. However, its scope is international in that it states, "In Tribute to the valor, fidelity and sacrifice of Allied Forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944" and commends all Allied Armed Forces during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944 during World War II.

Located at 37.3306, -79.5361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 2001, Bedford, Virginia, National Memorials of the United States, Military monuments and memorials in the United States, World War II memorials in the United States, United States National Park Service areas in Virginia, Parks in Bedford County, Virginia, Monuments and memorials in Virginia, Visitor attractions in Bedford County, Virginia, 2001 sculptures, Bronze sculptures in the United States

Liberty High School (Bedford, Virginia)

Liberty High School is one of the three high schools in Bedford County, Virginia. Liberty HS opened in 1964. Its mascot is the "Minuteman. " School colors are red, white and navy blue. The school serves students from Villamont, Thaxton, Montvale, Big Island and the City of Bedford.

Located at 37.3711, -79.4983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Bedford County, Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1964

WBLT

WBLT is a Sports radio formatted broadcast radio station affiliated with ESPN Radio. WBLT is licensed to Bedford, Virginia, serving the Bedford and Bedford County, Virginia. WBLT is owned and operated by 3 Daughters Media.

Located at 37.3475, -79.5236 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Virginia, Sports radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1950

Jefferson Forest High School

Jefferson Forest High School is one of the three high schools in Bedford County, Virginia. Jefferson Forest HS opened in 1972 with a population of 970 students.

Located at 37.3711, -79.4983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Bedford County, Virginia


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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