Bedford Corners, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bedford Corners, New York
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Hamlet
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Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Westchester |
Town | Bedford |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code |
10549
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Area code(s) | 914 |
FIPS code | 36-36119 |
Historic names | Sutton Corners Bedford Four Corners Succabone Corners |
Bedford Corners is a small community called a hamlet. It is located in Westchester County, New York, in the town of Bedford. It sits northeast of Mount Kisco. Bedford Corners shares a post office and zip code with Mount Kisco.
The area is known for its many hills and rocky ground. You will also find lots of native hardwood trees here.
Life in Bedford Corners
Bedford Corners is mostly a place where people live. It has many homes. There are some shops and businesses along South Bedford Road (also known as State Route 117). These are near the border with Mount Kisco, and also along North Bedford Road.
Getting Around
People in Bedford Corners can use three train stations. These are Bedford Hills, Katonah, and Mount Kisco. They are part of the Metro-North Harlem Line. This train line offers regular service to Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The city is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south.
The Westchester County Airport is also close by. It is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) from Bedford Corners. This airport is sometimes called "White Plains Airport." The city of White Plains is about 16 kilometers (10 miles) south.
Historic Homes
One special place in Bedford Corners is Stonecrest. It is a historic house built in the Stick-Eastlake style. This style was popular in the late 1800s. Stonecrest was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. This means it is a very important historical site.