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SUMPTER VALLEY GOLD DREDGE (dredge)

Sumpter, Oregon • Baker County

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About This Property

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The Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge is a remarkably intact example of a large, bucket-line gold dredge, a significant piece of heavy industrial machinery. It stands as a testament to the ambitious gold mining operations that once characterized the Sumpter Valley.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
5
Listed Date
10/26/1971
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Industry
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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