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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 industries have been logging and mining.
17 Ιουν 2022 · Originally named Fort Sumter, it quickly became a gold mining boomtown in a short time. The town was also located on the Elkhorn Scenic Byway, and many tourists visit for the ghost town experience. In addition to ghost towns, Sumpter is home to several historic preservation projects.
The Gold Rush Ghost Town of Sumpter Oregon once sported seven hotels, sixteen saloons, three newspapers, two churches, an opera house, and more.
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.
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…
15 Οκτ 2024 · Sumpter is on the Elkhorn Scenic Byway and is surrounded by mountains, rivers, streams, and lakes and offers virtually everyone the opportunity to enjoy many of Nature’s amenities; great fishing, swimming, boating (nearby), camping, gold panning, hunting, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, backpacking, 4-wheeling, ATV’ing ...
25 Φεβ 2013 · Sumpter Oregon Ghost Town History. Sumpter is most likely one of Oregon’s most famous Ghost Towns. Located in Baker County, roughly 30 miles west of Baker City, these days it’s a small community of just over 200 residents.
