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National Register of Historic Places

Bedford Training School

Also known as Bridge Street Elementary School; Bedford County School Board Office; DHR#141-5018

On the National Register since 20215 years
Listed 2021Bedford

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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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.

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310 South Bridge St., Bedford · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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4 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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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.