City of Bedford, Indiana
Location in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 38°51′46″N 86°29′32″W / 38.86278, -86.49222
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Lawrence
Government
- Mayor	Joe Klumpp
Area
- Total	11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²)
- Land	11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation	686 ft (209 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	13,768
- Density	1,156.9/sq mi (446.7/km²)
Time zone	EST (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	47421
Area code(s)	812
FIPS code	18-04114GR2
GNIS feature ID	0450667GR3
Website: www.bedford.in.us

Bedford is a city in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. The population was 13,768 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County^GR6. Image File history File links Lawrence_County_Indiana_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Bedford_Highlighted. ... For other uses, see Indiana (disambiguation). ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... For other uses, see Indiana (disambiguation). ... Listed are the 92 counties of the U.S. state of Indiana. ... Lawrence County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... To help compare sizes of different geographic regions, we list here areas between 10 km² (1000 hectares) and 100 km² (10,000 hectares). ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... North American area code 812 includes cities and regions in southern Indiana (Bedford, Bloomington, Columbus, Evansville, Jasper, Jeffersonville, Madison, Mount Vernon, New Albany, Princeton, Seymour, Terre Haute, and Vincennes, among others). ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... Lawrence County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... For other uses, see Indiana (disambiguation). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Lawrence County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ...

Geography

Bedford is located at 38°51′46″N, 86°29′32″W (38.862728, -86.492329)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 30.8 km² (11.9 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 13,768 people, 6,054 households, and 3,644 families residing in the city. The population density was 446.7/km² (1,157.1/mi²). There were 6,618 housing units at an average density of 214.7/km² (556.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.87% White, 0.79% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 6,054 households out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.81. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 21.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,022, and the median income for a family was $39,462. Males had a median income of $31,956 versus $22,578 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,649. About 7.4% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Sports Teams & History

Bedford Stonecutters (High School) 1890-1973 Bedford North Lawrence Stars 1974-present Bedford North Lawrence High School is located in Lawrence County, Indiana, in the United States. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ...

The Bedford North Lawrence High School is known for its basketball and golf programs. The Boys basketball team won a state title in 1990, being led by Damon Bailey. The girls won state titles in 1983 and 1991. The boys golf team advanced at least to regionals for 31 concecutive years from 1974 to 2005. They have appeared in state finals many times and have numerous top five finishes. In 2006, the football stars won a Hoosier Hills Conference title, the first in 11 years. Currently, the swimming teams are ranked 11th in the state. The baseball team is currently ranked 7th in the state. This article is about the sport. ... This article is about the sport. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Damon Bailey (born October 21, 1971 in Heltonville, Indiana) is a former basketball player, who has been regarded as a basketball idol in the state of Indiana since then-Indiana University head coach Bob Knight called him a hot prospect when Bailey was in eighth grade. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Notable Residents

• Actor Claude Akins was raised in Bedford although he was born in Nelson, Georgia

• High school and College basketball star Damon Bailey was born and raised in nearby Heltonville, which funnels its students into Bedford North Lawrence High School

• Astronaut Charles Walker was born in Bedford. Astronaut Kenneth Bowersox was raised in Bedford.

• NHL tough guy Donald Brashear was born in Bedford

• Sociologist James S. Coleman was born in Bedford.

• Even though the Bedford Cutters are good, in 2007 the Oolitic Bearcats won the district championship (both 7th and 8th)at BMS(Bedford Middle School).

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Economy

Bedford is known as the limestone capital of the world, and is surrounded by limestone quarries, many of which are used by the residents for swimming. A common name for the light gray Indiana limestone quarried in south central Indiana is "Bedford limestone". Another common name for this stone is "Bedford Oolitic limestone". Much of the limestone used in the construction of various Washington, D.C. monuments was quarried in the Bedford area. Bedford received $700,000 in grants from the federal government to build an eight-story replica of the Great Pyramid out of local limestone. The work was never completed,[1] although an 800-foot limestone replica of the Great Wall of China was built. Construction took place in 1981 and cost $20,000. For other uses, see Limestone (disambiguation). ... Indiana limestone is a common term for Salem limestone, a geological formation primarily found in southern Indiana. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... This article describes the government of the United States. ... The Great Pyramid of Giza, (sometimes spelled Gizeh) is the oldest and last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the World and the most famous pyramid in the world. ... The Great Wall of China (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ; literally Long wall) or (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ; literally The long wall of 10,000 Li (里)[1]) is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in China, built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th...

Bedford is also home to automotive plants run by General Motors and Visteon. General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... Visteon is an automotive parts company spun off from the Ford Motor Company. ...

Transportation

• No Interstate highways are nearby; the closest is Interstate 65, approximately 35 miles (56 km) east.
• U.S. Highway 50 goes through the heart of the city, connecting Bedford with Seymour to the east, and Vincennes to the west.
• State Road 37 connects Bedford to Bloomington to the north and Mitchell to the south.
• Bedford is served by two railroads: CSX Transportation, via its former Monon Railroad line to Louisville, Kentucky; and the Canadian Pacific Railway, on its former Milwaukee Road line to Terre Haute, Indiana with connections to Chicago. (The Canadian Pacific line was sold to the Indiana Rail Road, on July 1, 2006.)

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Education

Bedford is the home of Oakland City University School of Adult and Extended Learning[2]

Profiles of Bedford

Bedford, Indiana was featured as the subject of an hour-long PBS special entitled Our Town: Bedford, first aired in May 2006. It was produced by PBS affiliate WTIU in Bloomington, Indiana. Not to be confused with Public Broadcasting Services in Malta. ... WTIU, channel 30, is the local PBS affiliate station for Bloomington, Indiana, and surrounding areas. ... Location in the state of Indiana Coordinates: County Monroe Mayor Mark Kruzan Area    - City 51. ...

Nearby points of interest

• Nashville, Indiana
• Bluespring Caverns
• Spring Mill State Park
• West Baden Springs Hotel
• Indiana Wesleyan University offers Master's level courses available at Bedford North Lawrence High School.

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External links

Coordinates: 38.862728° N 86.492329° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

• Official Website for "Our Town: Bedford"
• Bedford Community Website
• Bedford's local newspaper, The Times-Mail
• Bedford's Official City Web Site

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County seat: Bedford
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Townships	Bono | Guthrie | Indian Creek | Marion | Marshall | Perry | Pleasant Run | Shawswick | Spice Valley Image File history File links Map_of_Indiana_highlighting_Lawrence_County. ... A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Bono Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana. ... Guthrie Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana. ... Indian Creek Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana. ... Marion Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana. ... Marshall Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana. ... Perry Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana. ... Pleasant Run Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana. ... Shawswick Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana. ... Spice Valley Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana. ...
Unincorporated communities	Avoca | Bartlettsville | Bono | Bryantsville | Buddha | Coveyville | Coxton | Dark Hollow | East Oolitic | Erie | Fayetteville | Fort Ritner | Georgia | Guthrie | Hartleyville | Heltonville | Huron | Judah | Lawrenceport | Leesville | Logan | Moorestown | Murdock | Needmore | Patton Hill | Peerless | Pinhook | Popcorn | Rabbitville | Rivervale | Shawswick | Silverville | Spring Mill Village | Springville | Stonington | Tarry Park | Tunnelton | Williams | Yockey | Zelma This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Buddha, Indiana is a tiny town in Lawrence County, in south-central Indiana. ... Moorestown is a place located in Lawrence County, Indiana. ... Pinhook, Indiana is a small farming community in Guthrie Township, Lawrence County, Indiana. ... Williams is an unincorporated town in Adams County, Indiana. ...