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Mead's Tavern
The tavern, was originally owned by William Mead which gives the tavern its name. William was originally from Pennsylvania as a Quaker however he would join to Church of England and would move to Bedford County by 1754. Mead bought the property that the tavern would be built on in 1761 and had the tavern constructed on the property by 1763. In 1784 Mead sold the building and the building proceeded to go through several different owners that used the building for different purposes. Robert Hariston and Richard Turner were the first tavern keepers at the tavern and by 1765 the tavern would be used as Turner's personal home but would move out as his personal home. After that Turner would use the building as an ordinary from 1766 to 1770. The tavern would stay an ordinary until it was used as a girls' school known as Roland's Academy. The building would go through various owners and William Aboott would use the building for his Aenta insurance agency. Following that use of the building it is still standing and can be seen today.

Bedford Springs Hotel
Before the hotel was erected on the property Peregrine Echols owned the land and also owned a tavern on the property. In the early 1800's the property that held Echols tavern was sold to John Maben who proceeded to build a large hotel. The hotel had a large semi-circle driveway in front of the hotel. The hotel was given the name Bedford Springs Hotel, and Maben used the hotel as a resort. Along with the hotel Maben also erected cottages on the property for the resort guests. After the resort was the built the town was renamed Bedford Springs and held that name for many years. The hotel is one that still can be seen today.

General Store
In New London the Store was first established around 1795 and has operated until the 20th century. It was owned by W.W. Driskill and the building was a general store until 1930. A building that is across the street is the Abbott general store. Also near the general store is Dr. Kabler's office, which was Dr. Nichols Leftwich Kabier office and is the reason Friends of New London is restoring building in New London.

African American Church
The current church is the third African American Church built on the property. The property was originally gained by Andrew Holt who donated the land in 1851 to be used for a church for African Americans. He donated the land for the original church building after having been charged with holding an illegal assembly of African Americans on his property. Andrew Holt was believed to use a house referred to as the Holt -Ashwell house which is located beside the church. The current church on the property was erected in the 1930's. The church was recently gained by Friends of New London.

New London Methodist Church
The New London Methodist church was built in 1850 several years after the congregation organized. The church was home to circuit riding ministers that would travel to several different churches throughout the year. The New London Methodist Church belonged to the Bedford Alum Springs circuit. The church is still standing and is used for the office for the Friends of New London, who have contributed to restoring the town.

Notable Figures

 * Patrick Henry, who was governor of Virginia, debated against John Hook at the New London court house.