Bingham School, Marker G-39
Posted by: showbizkid
N 36° 05.602 W 079° 15.231
17S E 657198 N 3995715
Mebane was once the site of one of the most exclusive preparatory schools in the nation, Bingham School, from 1865 to 1891.
Waymark Code: WMFC9
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2006
Views: 26
A prestigious private military school, Bingham School was located in Mebane from 1865 to 1891. The school was founded by William Bingham, professor of ancient languages at The University of North Carolina.
This school moved around the state and there are several Bingham School markers around North Carolina. It is noted that at one time, this was the most expensive private prep school in the country.
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