Some places earn their silence — and Bingham is one of them. Bingham Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 2,919. The township is named for politician Kinsley S.
Bingham is the lone documented ghost town in Leelenau County — for now.
The story of Bingham
Michigan's ghost towns are copper and iron towns of the Upper Peninsula, plus lumber camps the pine barons abandoned.
Bingham Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 2,919. The township is named for politician Kinsley S. Bingham, who served as Michigan's 11th governor and also a U.S. representative and senator. Bingham Township surrounds the city of St. Johns, but the two are administered autonomously.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Bingham is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Bingham is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Bingham is roughly 42.9869, -84.5422 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Bingham FAQs
01Where is Bingham located?
02What county is Bingham in?
03What is the history of Bingham?
04What remains at Bingham today?
05Can you visit Bingham?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Bingham Township, Clinton County, Michigan”), CC BY-SA.
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