Mebane, Administrative center in Alamance and Orange Counties, North Carolina, United States
Mebane is a city located between the Research Triangle and Piedmont Triad regions in North Carolina. The town features a mix of historic buildings and residential neighborhoods.
The town was named after Alexander Mebane, a Revolutionary War general. It underwent a name change from Mebanesville to its present form between 1881 and 1883.
The post office features a mural depicting tobacco farming, connecting visitors to the region's agricultural roots. This artwork remains a focal point of the downtown area.
The area is served by two separate school systems depending on which county residents live in. Visitors should plan their routes accordingly when navigating the town.
A former airport once served the area before being converted into residential neighborhoods. This transformation reflects how the town's land use has evolved over time.
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White Furniture Company
375 m
Alamance County Courthouse
12 kmKerr Scott Farm
8.2 kmHawfields Presbyterian Church
5.3 km
Griffis-Patton House
4.8 km
Faucett Mill and House
11.8 kmCharles F. and Howard Cates Farm
2.1 kmPaisley-Rice Log House
3.6 kmCooper School
11.6 km
David Faucette House
10.8 km
Montrose
11.6 kmOld South Mebane Historic District
375 mCharles T. Holt House
9 kmWilliam Cook House
7.1 kmHenderson Scott Farm Historic District
8.3 kmMebane Commercial Historic District
233 mNorth Main Street Historic District
11.8 kmThomas Guy House
9.6 kmDurham Hosiery Mill No. 15
267 mKerr-Patton House
8.6 kmHaw River Town Museum
8.6 kmMebane Theatre
247 mWoodlawn School
2.8 km
Granite Mill
8.6 kmThe Challenge Golf Club
8.7 kmMill Creek Golf Club
2.9 kmBuffaloe Lanes Mebane
527 mScenic viewpoint
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