Bedford County, Pennsylvania ~ Two and One-Half Centuries in the Making

The hard-cover edition of this book is currently sold out. The Bedford County Historical Society might decide to publish a second edition as a soft-cover edition. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the second edition, please contact the Bedford County Historical Society by email at: BCHS to get your name added to the request list. You can pay by cash or check at 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, PA 15522.

About the book

A book devoted to the history of the entire County of Bedford, Pennsylvania is nearly ready for publication by the Bedford County Historical Society. Copies (to be presented in sets of two bound volumes) will be available for distribution prior to Christmas, 2020.

The book consisting of over 1,000 pages is the first history of the entire county to be published since 1906. But unlike the 1906 volume by E. Howard Blackburn, which was basically a reprint of the 1884 volume published by Waterman, Watkins & Company, this new history is comprised of fully footnoted original text. Maps detailing the evolution of the county's townships were created specifically for the book.

The Price

This price refers to the hard cover edition.

Bedford County, Pennsylvania ~ Two and One-Half Centuries in the Making will be sold at the price of $120/non-member (plus $7.20 sales tax if you are a resident of Pennsylvania) ~or~ $115/member (plus $6.90 sales tax if you are a resident of Pennsylvania). If you pick up your copy at the Bedford County Historical Society at 6441 Lincoln Highway there will be no additional cost for shipping. If you need to have it delivered to you by the U.S. Postal Service, an additional $10 (media rate) will need to be added.

         Member:   $115  +  $6.90 tax  =  $121.90

Non-Member:   $120  +  $7.20 tax  =  $127.20

How to Order

At this time, until the decision is made to publish a second edition, do not send any money. You can, though, have your name added to the request list.

Orders can be made by mail request (check or money order included) or by personally visiting the BCHS at 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, PA 15522 or online at bedfordpahistory.com .