Bedford, in Shawswick Township, is the seat of Lawrence County, Indiana. The town was founded around 1825, and named Bedford at the suggestion of a prominent local businessman, Joseph Rawlins, who had relocated to the area from Bedford County, Tennessee.
 
 
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Local organization aiming for the academic growth of the Bedford community. Site contains an index for chamber members and also includes community resources, visitors and relocation information, chamber news and calendar.
http://www.bedfordchamber.com/
Information resource for Bedford residents, visitors and business owners. Provides access to city government facts and figures, public documents/records and department services.
http://www.bedford.in.us/