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Bedford County~Franklin County

Moneta Rd, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 8' 48.648804", -79° 39' 49.831848"
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Bedford County

Formed in 1753 from Lunenburg and Albemarle, and named for the fourth Duke of Bedford, English statesman. The Peaks of Otter are in this county.

Franklin County

Formed in 1785 from Henry and Bedford and added to from Patrick. Named for Benjamin Franklin. General Jubal A. Early lived in this county.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
Bedford County~Franklin County Virginia Map