Bedford, Indiana
| Bedford, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Motto: "United In Hometown Values And Committed To Growth For Future Generations" | |
 Bedford's location in Lawrence County (left) and the state of Indiana (right). |
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| Coordinates: 38°51′46″N 86°29′32″W / 38.86278°N 86.49222°WCoordinates: 38°51′46″N 86°29′32″W / 38.86278°N 86.49222°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 Indiana
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| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Shawswick |
| Incorporated (Town) | 1864 |
| Incorporated (City) | 1889 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Shawna Michelle Girgis (I) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.16 sq mi (31.49 km2) |
| • Land | 12.16 sq mi (31.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 13,413 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 13,402 |
| • Density | 1,103.0/sq mi (425.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC−5) |
| • Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC−4) |
| ZIP code | 47421 |
| Area codes | 812 and 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-04114 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450667 |
| Website | bedford |
Bedford is a city in Shawswick Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. The population was 13,413 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County.
Bedford was laid out as a town and the county seat of Lawrence County, Indiana, United States around 1825. The original county seat was in Palestine, four miles to the south, but was moved, at the urging of the legislature, to a new location as the original location near the White River was deemed unhealthy because of malaria spread by mosquitoes. The new site was named Bedford at the suggestion of a prominent local businessman, Joseph Rawlins, who had relocated to the area from Bedford County, Tennessee. It incorporated as a town in 1864 and received its city charter in 1889. Bedford was a stop on the Underground Railroad.
According to the 2010 census, Bedford has a total area of 12.16 square miles (31.49 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bedford has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the 2010 census, there were 13,413 people, 5,801 households, and 3,426 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,103.0 inhabitants per square mile (425.9/km2). There were 6,553 housing units at an average density of 538.9 per square mile (208.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
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