Bedford Springs
Inscription
Medicinal values of these springs discovered about 1796. It soon became a leading resort visited by numerous notables. James Buchanan used the Springs as his summer White House while President.
Location
AddressBusiness US 220 at resort, Bedford Springs
CityBedford Springs
CountyBedford
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.996480, -78.506680
Sources
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