Cy Bingham served as Grant County sheriff from 1920 to 1932. He also had an illustrious career with the U.S. Forest Service and was the first supervisor of the Malheur National Forest.
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Grant County Sheriff Cy Bingham poses for a photo in cowboy hat and boots, holding a cigar and wearing a pistol on his hip.
Used with permission of the Grant County Historical Museum
Cy Bingham served as Grant County sheriff from 1920 to 1932. He also had an illustrious career with the U.S. Forest Service and was the first supervisor of the Malheur National Forest.
Used with permission of the Grant County Historical Museum
This photo shows Cyrus Bingham, first supervisor of the Malheur National Forest and four-term sheriff of Grant County.
Used with permission of the Grant County Historical Society
When it comes to a larger-than-life figures in Grant County history, Cyrus James “Cy” Bingham is a name that readily comes to mind.
Bingham was the first supervisor of the Malheur National Forest upon its creation in 1907. He moved on to become Grant County sheriff in 1920, serving until 1932.
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