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The Gold Rush Ghost Town of Sumpter Oregon once sported seven hotels, sixteen saloons, three newspapers, two churches, an opera house, and more.
17 Ιουν 2022 · If you’re looking for a small, charming town in the heart of the Oregon desert, consider visiting Sumpter, Oregon. This town, located thirty miles west of Baker, was once a bustling gold rush town, with over 2,000 residents.
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…
Location and History. Sumpter, a historic mining town located in Oregon’s Blue Mountains and named after Fort Sumter in South Carolina, has a rich history in logging and mining industries. The town was established in 1862, during the gold rush era, and quickly became a center of mining activities.
Sumpter. A circa 1900 view of the north end of Mill Street in Sumpter. (Courtesy of Baker County Library District) Enlarge Image. According to local legend, Sumpter’s early settlers found a large, round stone which reminded them of a cannonball and, inexplicably, Fort Sumter in South Carolina.
15 Οκτ 2024 · Sumpter, Oregon 97814. Website. This listing is provided by Travel Baker County. Tucked away in the trees and nestled in Oregon’s Elkhorn Mountain Range, lies the historic gold mining town of Sumpter. **Sumpter got its start in the 1860s when three Carolinans settled and started farming.
2 Αυγ 2024 · Sumpter and the surrounding Elkhorn Mountains offer up no shortage of things to do. From experiencing the history right in town to riding the antique railway to exploring the ghost towns that dot the hills, Sumpter is an incredible place to visit. Tour the Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge. Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com.
