Bedford Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Erected 1990 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1852.
Location. 40° 1.813′ N, 78° 29.591′ W. Marker is near Bedford, Pennsylvania, in Bedford County. It is in Bedford Township. Marker can be reached from Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76). Marker is located in front of the eastbound rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bedford PA 15522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original Turnpike Road Construction (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Pennsylvania Turnpike (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bedford Village (approx. 0.6 miles away); NE Boundary Original Survey of Bedford (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Bedford Village (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fraser Tavern (approx. 0.9 miles away); George Washington Mural (approx. 0.9 miles away); Anderson House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.
More about this marker. This marker is identical to one across the interstate, in front of the westbound rest area.
Regarding Pennsylvania Turnpike. The original rest areas were built to mimic the architecture of the region they were built in. This building appears to pay some homage to the 18th and early 19th century structures that can be found occasionally in the surrounding area.
Also see . . .
1. Pennsylvania Turnpike - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Pennsylvania Turnpike. (Submitted on November 28, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,447 times since then and 44 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week January 25, 2009. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on December 24, 2008.