FRIENDS OF THE SUMPTER VALLEY DREDGE INC

SUMPTER, OR

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Friends of the Sumpter Valley Dredge Inc is a non-profit organization based in Sumpter, Oregon. The organization is dedicated to preserving the historical significance of the Sumpter Valley Dredge, which was once used for gold mining in the area. The dredge was built in 1935 and operated until 1954, processing over 6 million cubic yards of material and extracting over 4,000 ounces of gold.

The Friends of the Sumpter Valley Dredge Inc was established in 1984 and has since been working to restore, maintain and interpret the dredge, which has now been designated a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark. The organization has also been working to educate the public about the history of gold mining in the area and the impact it had on the development of Sumpter.

The organization is run by a board of directors and is supported by volunteers who help with maintenance and restoration work on the dredge. The Friends of the Sumpter Valley Dredge Inc also operates a museum and gift shop on site, offering visitors an opportunity to learn about the history of the area and purchase souvenirs.

Overall, the Friends of the Sumpter Valley Dredge Inc plays an important role in preserving and promoting the historical significance of the Sumpter Valley Dredge and the impact of gold mining in the area.

FRIENDS OF THE SUMPTER VALLEY DREDGE INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SUMPTER OR. US MID #8404100595

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 5,387 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Contact FRIENDS OF THE SUMPTER VALLEY DREDGE INC

FRIENDS OF THE SUMPTER VALLEY DREDGE INC
PO BOX 99
SUMPTER
OR
97877-0099

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FRIENDS OF THE SUMPTER VALLEY DREDGE INC Information

MID # 8404100595
Name FRIENDS OF THE SUMPTER VALLEY DREDGE INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 943182947
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 21,787
REVENUE 5,387
LAT/LONG 44.747862, -118.203533
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 950100
US Census Block: 1181