Supmter Dredge - Sumpter
The Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge is a historic gold dredge located in Sumpter. Gold was discovered in Sumpter in 1862. Three gold dredges were put into service in the Sumpter Valley district between 1912 and 1934.
The Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
It is a museum and State Park today.
| Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Sumpter Valley Dredge |
| Parking: | yes, several parking spots |
| Time required: | 1-2 hours |
| Descripton: | The Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge is a historic gold dredge located in Sumpter. |
| Next town: | Sumpter |
| Findable: | easy in town |
| Fee area: | no fee |
| Giftshop: | no |
| Food or drinks: | no |
| Kind of attraction: | Museum/ Historic |
| Best time to vistit: | all year |
| Address: | 211 Austin St, Sumpter, OR 97877 |
| Directions: | From Baker City follow Highway 7 South, then right on Hwy 410 to Sumpter |
| Opening Hours: | ? |
| Last visited: | August 2009 |
