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Sumpter is a historic mining town in Oregon’s Blue Mountains, established in 1862 during the gold rush era. Today, Sumpter’s economy is driven by tourism and recreation, offering visitors a glimpse into the past while also providing opportunities for modern-day recreation.
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.
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…
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.
13 Οκτ 2021 · Take a journey to some of the best Ghost Town destinations in Oregon! The next destination on our Ghost Town tour is the town of Sumpter.
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.
This quiet, almost abandoned ghost town called Shaniko was once the wool capital of the world. A major railroad transportation hub, it was a bustling settlement until rail lines started passing it by in favor of other routes.
