Historic Attractions
Sumpter Valley Railroad
Sumpter Valley Railroad is one of the valley's most treasured attractions. Ride six miles from McEwen to Sumpter through amazing scenery behind one of three historic locomotives. Maybe there will be an extra surprise during your trip. Group train rides also available. Train runs May through December; please click on the link below for dates, ticket purchases, and special opportunities. Visit www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org
Historic Dredge & Gift Shop
NOW OPEN
Visit the beautifully restored Gold Dredge that once worked the Powder River for GOLD. Explore the history inside the store with actual pictures of the town in the late 1800's. Learn about the history as you travel through time and find the perfect item to take home.
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Dredge State Heritage Area
Cracker Creek Mining Museum
Visit Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area. Nature trails are open year-round for your enjoyment. The dredge worked the Powder River for GOLD, and has been beautifully restored. The interpretive center has historic pictures and other special items. Travel through time and find the perfect keepsake to take home. Tours and gold panning lessons are available on weekends from May to October.
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Cracker Creek Mining Museum
Sumpter Historic Walking Tour
Cracker Creek Mining Museum
This outdoor self-guided museum was established to preserve, interpret, and restore the mining history that played such a major role in the development of Sumpter. highlights include a tracked 1928 Fordson, a complete belt driven metals shop, several stamp mills, an early cable driven backhoe, and the only walking dragline left in the United States.
NOTE: CCMM is currently taking donations to restore the Monighan #318
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Sumpter Historic Walking Tour
Sumpter Historic Walking Tour
Sumpter Historic Walking Tour
Sumpter was founded in 1862 by gold prospectors. By the early 1900s, the population had boomed to around 4000 people. It was already in decline when, on Aug 13, 1917, a fire destroyed twelve blocks of the downtown area in a matter of hours. Visitors can take a self guided tour of some of the oldest remaining buildings in Sumpter. Follow the link below to get a detailed map with information on 21 historic locations located here. CLICK HERE
Sumpter Museum
Local Ghost Towns
Local Ghost Towns
New gift shop Manager...come see what’s new! This is the Sumpter Museum. Wonderful history and is always being renovated with wonderful things to see and also purchase. The back half is actually a Baker County public Library with computers and printers to use. Most of the time we are blessed to have volunteers work so make sure you call the number in the directory before going....or just look for the sandwich board that says OPEN outside. What a wonder!!
Local Ghost Towns
Local Ghost Towns
Local Ghost Towns
Within a few miles of Sumpter are the Ghost towns of Granite, Bourne, Whitney, and Greenhorn. In fact the entire Sumpter Valley is rich in history. Ask any local merchant for directions to any of these old west towns and enjoy a trip back to a more laid back time.
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Volunteer Hall
Sumpter Fairgrounds or Community Center
Sumpter Fairgrounds or Community Center
For information or to reserve, contact John at 559-706-7790
Sumpter Fairgrounds or Community Center
Sumpter Fairgrounds or Community Center
Sumpter Fairgrounds or Community Center
For information contact Sumpter City Hall at (541) 894-2314