Bedford Training School
Also known as Bridge Street Elementary School; Bedford County School Board Office; DHR#141-5018
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Bedford Training School
Bedford Training School, at 310 South Bridge St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 17, 2021. It was among the first 10 of Bedford’s 12 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, education and ethnic heritage-black, at the local level. The listing covers 1.2 acres.
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
310 South Bridge St., Bedford · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies















4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Bedford Training School
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Questions about Bedford Training School
Is Bedford Training School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 17, 2021 (Register number 100006838).
Is Bedford Training School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Poplar Forest (Boundary Decrease and Boundary Increase), 14.1 miles away.
Can you visit Bedford Training School?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.



