Historic Districts
Vacant / Not In Use
Pennsylvania - Bedford County
Bedford County Pennsylvania has 32 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 2 places of National significance and 5 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Bedford Springs Hotel Historic District, Espy House, Bedford Historic District, Bridge in Snake Spring Township and Grand View Point Hotel.

Prehistoric cultural affiliation(s) include Late Woodland dating back to 500.

Several famous people are associated with these Bedford County historic places including Gen. Arthur St. Clair and James Buchanan.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Bedford County places including Donald Ross, Solomon Filler, Pittsburg Construction Co., Albert B. Sinnhuber, George Harrison Gibboney, L.M. Simon, Fluke,John,B., Unknownsted, John Bonnet and NONE LISTED. Prominent architectural styles found in Bedford Country are Federal, Italianate and Greek Revival.

Barclay House (added 1978 - - #78002342)
230 Juliana St. , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
NONE LISTED
Architectural Style:
Italianate, Gothic
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Domestic
Current Function:
Education, Government
Current Sub-function:
Library
More Information:
archives document
Bedford County Alms House (added 1988 - - #88002378)
Also known as Bedford County Home
Cumberland Rd., .4 mi. S of Bedford , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Simon,L.M.
Architectural Style:
Italianate
Area of Significance:
Social History, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Institutional Housing
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Bedford Historic District (added 1983 - - #83004187)
Roughly bounded by East, West, and Watson Sts., and the Raystown Branch of Juniata River , Bedford
Aude, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Filler,Solomon
Architectural Style:
Greek Revival, Federal, Other
Area of Significance:
Military, Architecture, Commerce, Transportation
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824, 1750-1799
Owner:
Local, Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Business, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Bedford Springs Hotel Historic District (added 1984 - - #84001413)
Also known as Bedford Springs Hotel
US 220, Bedford Township , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Person, Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Ross,Donald, Filler,Solomon
Architectural Style:
Italianate, Federal, Greek Revival
Historic Person:
Buchanan,James
Significant Year:
1923, 1824, 1806
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic, Health Care, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel, Outdoor Recreation, Resort
Current Function:
Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Hotel, Outdoor Recreation
More Information:
archives document
Bonnet's Tavern (added 1979 - - #79002164)
Also known as Old Forks Inn
4 mi. W of Bedford at jct. of U.S. 30 and PA 31, Napier Twonship , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Bonnet,John
Architectural Style:
Colonial
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Exploration/Settlement
Period of Significance:
1750-1799
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
More Information:
archives document
Bridge in Snake Spring Township (added 1988 - - #88000793)
TR 30 over Raystown branch of Juniata River , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Pittsburg Construction Co.
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
archives document
Chalybeate Springs Hotel (added 1985 - - #85001560)
Also known as The Chalybeate
Chalybeate Rd. , Bedford Borough
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Commerce
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery (added 2005 - - #04001482)
Also known as Old Log Church and Cemetery
US 30 , Napier Township
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Exploration/Settlement, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic, Funerary, Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Cemetery, Religious Structure, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic, Funerary, Religion
Current Sub-function:
Cemetery, Religious Structure, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Coffee Pot, The (added 2005 - - #05000097)
Business Rte 30 , Bedford Township
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Restaurant
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Defibaugh Tavern (added 1992 - - #92001498)
Also known as Willow Grove Tavern
US 30 N side, E of Bedford, Snake Spring Valley Township , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1800-1824, 1750-1799
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Restaurant, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Diehls Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003420)
S of Schellsburg on LR 09057, Harrison Township , New Buena Vista
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Engineering, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
More Information:
archives document
Dutch Corner Historic Agricultural District (added 2015 - - #15000533)
Bedford Township, Bedford Township
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Agriculture
Period of Significance:
1825-1974 AD
Espy House (added 1974 - - #74001750)
Also known as David Espy House;Gen. Arthur St. Clair Office
123 Pitt St. , Bedford
Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Person
Historic Person:
St. Clair,Gen. Arthur
Significant Year:
1794, 1771, 1770
Area of Significance:
Military
Period of Significance:
1750-1799
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
Everett Historic District (added 2003 - - #03000492)
Also known as Waynesburg, Bloody Run
Roughly bounded by W. Fifth, Borough, Hill Sts., River Ln., South St. Barndollar Ave. , Everett
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Gibboney, George Harrison
Architectural Style:
Federal, Gothic Revival
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Owner:
Federal, Local, Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Church School, Multiple Dwelling, Post Office, Professional, Religious Structure, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Religion
Current Sub-function:
Church School, Multiple Dwelling, Post Office, Professional, Religious Structure, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
Feltons Mill Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003413)
LR 05021, East Providence Township , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Engineering, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
More Information:
archives document
Fischtner Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003422)
N of Stringtown off LR 05007, Londonderry Township , Stringtown
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
More Information:
archives document
Grand View Point Hotel (added 2002 - - #97000219)
Also known as Ship of the Alleghenies
US 30, 17 mi. W of Bedford, Juniata Twnshp. , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Sinnhuber,Albert B.
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel, Restaurant
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Halls Mill Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003418)
N of Everett on T 528, Hopewell Township , Hopewell
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknownsted
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Engineering, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
More Information:
archives document
Heirline Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003419)
W of Bedford on LR 05097, Harrison/Napier Townships , Manns Choice
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
More Information:
archives document
Hewitt Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003417)
T 305, Southhampton Township , Hewitt
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
More Information:
archives document
Jacksons Mill Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003414)
T 412, East Providence Township , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
More Information:
archives document
Juniata Woolen Mill and Newry Manor (added 1983 - - #83002216)
Also known as Lutz Mansion & Woolen Mill;Lux Vista;Lutz Mill;Lutz Factory
W of Everett on Lutzville Rd., Snake Spring Township , Everett
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Industry
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic, Industry/Processing/Extraction
Historic Sub-function:
Manufacturing Facility, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Knisley, Dr., Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003411)
SE of Alum Bank on LR 05098, West St. Clair Township , Alum Bank
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
More Information:
archives document
McDaniels Covered Bridge (added 1988 - - #80003415)
T 419, East/West Providence Townships , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
New Enterprise Public School (added 1981 - - #81000528)
Off PA 869, South Woodbury Township , New Enterprise
Cromdog, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
School
Current Function:
Education
More Information:
archives document
New Paris Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003423)
1 mi. N of New Paris, Napier Township , New Paris
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Engineering, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Osterburg Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003421)
W of Osterburg on T 757, East St. Clair Township , Osterburg
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
More Information:
archives document
Russell House (added 1979 - - #79002165)
Also known as Pate Funeral Home
203 S. Juliana St. , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Fileer,Solomon
Architectural Style:
Georgian, Federal
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1800-1824, 1750-1799
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Domestic, Funerary
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel, Mortuary
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Government Office
More Information:
archives document
Ryot Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003416)
S of Alum Bank on T 559, West St. Clair Township , Fishertown
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Engineering, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
More Information:
archives document
Schellsburg Historic District (added 2001 - - #01000677)
Approx. centered on Pitt St., Market and Baltimore Sts. , Schellsburg Borough
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Fulton, Frank J.
Architectural Style:
Federal, Prairie School
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824
Owner:
Private, Local, Federal
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
Site 36BD90 (added 1984 - - #84003102)
Also known as Bedford Village Archeological Site 36BD90
Address Restricted , Bedford
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Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Prehistoric
Cultural Affiliation:
Late Woodland
Period of Significance:
1500-1599, 1499-1000 AD, 1000-500 AD
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Village Site
Current Function:
Landscape, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum, Park
Snooks Covered Bridge (added 1980 - - #80003412)
E of Alum Bank on T 578, East St. Clair Township , Alum Bank
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Engineering, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1800-1824
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
More Information:
archives document
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