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READI Amount: $100,000
Matching Amount: $100,000
Lead Organization: City of Bedford
Counties Directly Impacted: Lawrence
The City of Bedford rehabilitated and updated the Highway 37 “Welcome to Bedford” Limestone Derrick. In addition to the restoration of the derrick initially erected in 1978, the City of Bedford will install a new welcome sign, concrete pathway, lighting, landscaping, fencing, and limestone bench to allow visitors to access this historic site.
April 2025 Update: ‘Welcome to Bedford’ sign returns to greet visitors to Limestone capital (courtesy of Southern Indiana Business Report)
January 2024 Update: Restoration work continues on the Welcome to Bedford limestone derrick (courtesy of WBIW)
Derrick Before Restoration:
Derrick After Restoration:
