Bedford, Ohio
Bedford is a city of 12,931 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, founded in 1837.
Why visit Bedford
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Musicarnival, St. Joseph Convent and Academy Complex and Stephen Frazee House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Bedford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bedford
Bedford is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,149 at the 2020 census. It is an eastern suburb of Cleveland.
From the Wikipedia article Bedford, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Musicarnival
Cinema and theater · 3.3 mi
A tent theater venue in the round
Museums and landmarks4
St. Joseph Convent and Academy Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic church in Garfield Heights, Ohio, United States
Stephen Frazee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic place in Ohio, United States
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Wilson Feed Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Grist mill in Ohio
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
Sirna's Cafe
Cafe
795 Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Su off; Mo-Th 07:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-01:00
Asian Delight
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
5391 Warrensville Center Road, Maple Heights
John's Best Gyros
Restaurant · Greek · 1.7 mi
5309 Northfield Road, Bedford Heights
rascal house pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
5220 Northfield Road, Maple Heights
13 more on the map.
History
The area that is now Bedford and northeastern Ohio was originally inhabited by Native Americans as early as 11,000 years ago. By 1662 the area was declared a part of the Connecticut Colony through royal charter. Much of the colony's land, which extended to the Pacific Ocean, was ceded to the early U.S. government, but a few million acres west of the border of Pennsylvania became what was known as the Western Reserve.
Bedford began as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in 1797. A large portion of the Western Reserve was sold to the Connecticut Land Company in 1795. Surveying of the land began shortly after and was spearheaded by Moses Cleaveland. Seth Pease and Amzi Atwater surveyed Lot 46, which eventually would become Bedford Township. It was surveyed as township 6, range 11.
The first settlers to the area started to arrive in 1813. Early settlers to the region were drawn to Tinkers Creek and the hardwood forests. Waterfalls on Tinkers Creek were ideal for mills, which would power local businesses. The first mill in Bedford Township was built by Adams and Starr in 1815. It was situated at the mouth of Tinkers Creek. The first official settler to the area was Elijah Nobles. He settled here in 1810 in the western part of the township on one of the 100 lots surveyed.
From the History section of Bedford, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Quality Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
23303 Oakwood Commons Drive, Oakwood Village
Churches and places of worship19
Bedford Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Friendship Mennonite Church
Church · Mennonite · 1.8 mi
21881 Libby Road, Bedford Heights
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Cleveland Metro Remote School K-12
School · 5.5 mi
3817 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cleveland
Healthcare3
Map of Bedford
149 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 24°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 24°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 2.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 49°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 38°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 30°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cleveland Burke Ap (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cuyahoga County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-03: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2006-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Maple Heights 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Bedford Heights 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Warrensville Heights 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Garfield Heights 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Solon 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Shaker Heights 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Macedonia 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Beachwood 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Twinsburg 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- University Heights 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bedford Historic District, Bedford, Ohio, Bennett-ne, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 25Sep2018 Bedford Historical District, Josephyurko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 28Sep2018 Bedford Photos 030, Josephyurko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 25Sep2018 Bedford Railway Depot, Josephyurko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 25Sep2018 Bedford Gates Handyside Victorian House, Josephyurko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bedford, OH 44146, USA - panoramio, Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Bedford Ohio Baptist Church 1892, Christopher Busta-Peck ( Talk ), CC BY-SA 1.0
- Alexander Mill (Canal Rd) Ohio & Erie Canal, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Convent, now a hospital, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park 19, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great Falls of Tinkers Creek, Michael Hinczewski, CC BY 4.0
- Mentor Cardinals vs. St. Ignatius Wildcats (37789209824), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
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