Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bedford |
| Township | Bedford |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1169085 |
Bedford Springs is a small place in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
You can find Bedford Springs in Bedford Township. It's located just south of the main town of Bedford. The community sits in a valley near a small stream called Shobers Run. A road named U.S. Route 220 Business runs along its northwestern side.
The Famous Bedford Springs Hotel
Bedford Springs is well-known because it's home to a very important hotel. This area is officially recognized as the Bedford Springs Hotel Historic District. This means it's a special place with buildings that have a lot of history.
The famous hotel in this area is now called the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. It's a popular place for people to visit and relax.
People from Bedford Springs
Some interesting people have come from Bedford Springs. One notable person born here was John Montgomery Smith. He later became a lawyer and a lawmaker in the state of Wisconsin.
