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Located amidst the picturesque Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, Sumpter is a charming ghost town with a fascinating history. From its humble beginnings as a gold mining boomtown to its current status…
- Oregon’s Sumpter Ghost Town
Nestled within the majestic Blue Mountains of Sumpter,...
- Oregon’s Sumpter Ghost Town
Nestled within the majestic Blue Mountains of Sumpter, Oregon, is a town steeped in history that offers a unique glimpse into the past. Named after Fort Sumter in South Carolina, the town’s primary…
The Gold Rush Ghost Town of Sumpter Oregon once sported seven hotels, sixteen saloons, three newspapers, two churches, an opera house, and more.
We invite you to come discover the history of the gold in Sumpter, Oregon. Gather your friends, family, and four-legged pets (yes, dogs are welcome on the property with leash) and head up the scenic drive to our oasis in the Elkhorns. Come breathe the fresh mountain air, hear the sound of the Powder River, and experience the history of the Gold.
Rich in mining history, Sumpter, Oregon boasts impressive trail access, several nearby ghost towns, and one massive testament to the mining heritage of Northeast Oregon.
28 Αυγ 2024 · It’s now one of Oregon’s ‘ghost towns,’ and walking around is like taking a step back into the 1950s. It’s fascinating to experience! If you’re visiting Sumpter on a holiday weekend, you can’t miss going into the Sumpter Municipal Museum.
5 Απρ 2016 · Tucked away in the trees and nestled in Oregon’s Elkhorn Mountain Range, lies the historic gold mining town of Sumpter. Three Carolinans settled here in the 1960s and started farming. They called their homestead Fort Sumter, but when gold was found and the valley was overrun with Northern sympathizer miners, the name was changed to Sumpter.
