Bingham, Nebraska facts for kids
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Bingham, Nebraska
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First Street in Bingham, July 2010
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 Bingham, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Bingham, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Elevation | 3,744 ft (1,141 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
69335
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| GNIS feature ID | 827448 |
Bingham is a small place in Sheridan County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Bingham is located along Nebraska Highway 2. It lies south-southeast of Rushville, which is the main town and county seat of Sheridan County. Bingham is quite high up, sitting at about 3,894 feet (1,187 meters) above sea level.
History of Bingham
The post office in Bingham first opened its doors in 1888. This was a big step for the community, helping people send and receive mail.
It's not completely clear how Bingham got its name. Some people think it might have been named after an early settler or perhaps a railroad official. Another idea is that it could be named after a place called Bingham Lake in Minnesota.
