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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…
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.
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.
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.
Sumpter, Oregon, before the 1917 fire that destroyed most of the city In 1862, Hugh Asbury, John Reel, Fletch Henderson, Bill Flanagan, and Dick Johnson camped near Cracker Creek on their way to the California goldfields.
26 Οκτ 2020 · This kicked off a 7 day Eastern Oregon road trip that began with 3 days camping with family on BLM land near Fort Rock, and ended with a tour of Oregon ghost towns. Don’t be mislead- it is far more than 11 hours drive time due to hills, curves, wildlife and livestock in the road!
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.
