CRACKER CREEK MUSEUM OF MINING INC

SUMPTER, OR

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Cracker Creek Museum of Mining Inc is a historical museum located in Sumpter, Oregon. The museum was established in 1981 and is dedicated to preserving the history of mining in the area. The museum is situated on a 350-acre property that was once a booming mining town during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Visitors to the museum can take a guided tour of the property, which includes a restored gold mine, a blacksmith shop, and a stamp mill. The museum also features exhibits on the history of mining in the area, including displays of mining equipment, photographs, and artifacts.

In addition to the museum, the property also includes a gift shop, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Visitors can also try their hand at gold panning in the creek that runs through the property.

Cracker Creek Museum of Mining Inc is open to the public from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and by appointment during the off-season. The museum is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of mining in the area. The museum provides a unique opportunity to learn about the history of mining in Oregon and to experience what life was like during the gold rush era.

CRACKER CREEK MUSEUM OF MINING INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SUMPTER OR. US MID #8404100277

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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SmokePlumeAtOliveLake CrocketsKnobFire USFSbyJoseAcosta 220830 (1) A helicopter flies near a smoke plume from the Crockets Knob Fire. USDA Forest Service photo by Jose Acosta. The Crockets Knob Fire was reported on the morning of August 22, 2022, after significant lightning occurred across the Malheur National Forest. The initial report was approximately 15 acres burning in brush, timber and slash within the 1996 Summit Fire scar. Numerous air and ground fire resources responded to suppress the fire. Gusty winds and steep, rugged terrain resulted in increased fire behavior and limited access for crews. Overnight on August 23rd and into the early hours of August 24th, east winds pushed the fire over constructed containment lines, and the fire grew to 225 acres. The afternoon of August 25th brought considerable fire growth to the south and southeast, increasing its footprint from 225 acres to 1,000 acres. Over the next several days the fire grew to over 4,000 acres. In total, the fire burned 4,287 acres.
SmokePlumeAtOliveLake CrocketsKnobFire USFSbyJoseAcosta 220830 (4) Smoke from the Crockets Knob Fire rises up in the distance beyond Olive Lake. USDA Forest Service photo by Jose Acosta. The Crockets Knob Fire was reported on the morning of August 22, 2022, after significant lightning occurred across the Malheur National Forest. The initial report was approximately 15 acres burning in brush, timber and slash within the 1996 Summit Fire scar. Numerous air and ground fire resources responded to suppress the fire. Gusty winds and steep, rugged terrain resulted in increased fire behavior and limited access for crews. Overnight on August 23rd and into the early hours of August 24th, east winds pushed the fire over constructed containment lines, and the fire grew to 225 acres. The afternoon of August 25th brought considerable fire growth to the south and southeast, increasing its footprint from 225 acres to 1,000 acres. Over the next several days the fire grew to over 4,000 acres. In total, the fire burned 4,287 acres.
HeliDippingAtOliveLake CrocketsKnobFire USFSbyJoseAcost 220830 (1) The Crockets Knob Fire was reported on the morning of August 22, 2022, after significant lightning occurred across the Malheur National Forest. The initial report was approximately 15 acres burning in brush, timber and slash within the 1996 Summit Fire scar. Numerous air and ground fire resources responded to suppress the fire. Gusty winds and steep, rugged terrain resulted in increased fire behavior and limited access for crews. Overnight on August 23rd and into the early hours of August 24th, east winds pushed the fire over constructed containment lines, and the fire grew to 225 acres. The afternoon of August 25th brought considerable fire growth to the south and southeast, increasing its footprint from 225 acres to 1,000 acres. Over the next several days the fire grew to over 4,000 acres. In total, the fire burned 4,287 acres.
HelicopterDipping OliveLake CrocketsKnobFire USFSbyNickCronquist 220904 (3) The Crockets Knob Fire was reported on the morning of August 22, 2022, after significant lightning occurred across the Malheur National Forest. The initial report was approximately 15 acres burning in brush, timber and slash within the 1996 Summit Fire scar. Numerous air and ground fire resources responded to suppress the fire. Gusty winds and steep, rugged terrain resulted in increased fire behavior and limited access for crews. Overnight on August 23rd and into the early hours of August 24th, east winds pushed the fire over constructed containment lines, and the fire grew to 225 acres. The afternoon of August 25th brought considerable fire growth to the south and southeast, increasing its footprint from 225 acres to 1,000 acres. Over the next several days the fire grew to over 4,000 acres. In total, the fire burned 4,287 acres.
HelicopterDipping OliveLake CrocketsKnobFire USFSbyNickCronquist 220904 (2) The Crockets Knob Fire was reported on the morning of August 22, 2022, after significant lightning occurred across the Malheur National Forest. The initial report was approximately 15 acres burning in brush, timber and slash within the 1996 Summit Fire scar. Numerous air and ground fire resources responded to suppress the fire. Gusty winds and steep, rugged terrain resulted in increased fire behavior and limited access for crews. Overnight on August 23rd and into the early hours of August 24th, east winds pushed the fire over constructed containment lines, and the fire grew to 225 acres. The afternoon of August 25th brought considerable fire growth to the south and southeast, increasing its footprint from 225 acres to 1,000 acres. Over the next several days the fire grew to over 4,000 acres. In total, the fire burned 4,287 acres.
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CRACKER CREEK MUSEUM OF MINING INC
PO BOX 236
SUMPTER
OR
97877

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MID # 8404100277
Name CRACKER CREEK MUSEUM OF MINING INC
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 510434444
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.747862, -118.203533
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 950100
US Census Block: 1181