Rich History (Built on Community Roots)

Origins (1899–1900): Originally erected in 1899 by James Stoddard and his wife Esther as the Sumpter General Hospital during the thriving gold rush era.
Post-mining transformations: After the gold boom ended, it transitioned into “Miss Betsy’s Hotel”—notably operating as a brothel—until the devastating 1917 fire destroyed most of the town.
Masonic chapter: Later that same year, the building was repurposed as a Masonic Temple for 55 years, before becoming a private home and, in 1997, the cozy bed & breakfast we know today.
Preserved heritage: Its furnishings, layout, and period charm reflect its layered past as an institutional, social, and now hospitality site.

Haunting Echoes & Paranormal Activity

TV fame: Featured in paranormal shows such as Ghost Mine and The Dead Files, bringing national attention to its eerie reputation.
Multiple apparitions:
- A “lady in white” captured at the top of the old surgical stairwell—or so reports claim—dressed in period attire.
- A bathroom-shaving miner, and a shadowy figure known only as “Jedidiah,” frequently linked with ghostly footsteps and pings.
Chilling experiences reported:
- Loud bangs and flickering lights, objects mysteriously shifting, even beds shaking unexpectedly.
- Guests describe intense emotional sensations: depression, energy drains, and feeling watched—earning it a reputation as a "feeding ground" for spiritual entities.
- One guest’s account from Yelp mentions a “man in the hall” and inexplicable baby cries, accompanied by photos showing mysterious orbs and a figure in a pink dress.

Aerial View: The Historic Sumpter Dredge | Quick Drone Flyover

Take a bird’s-eye look at one of Oregon’s most iconic relics of the Gold Rush era—the Sumpter Valley Dredge. This quick drone flyover captures the massive scale and haunting beauty of the dredge as it rests among the remnants of the past.

Once used to churn through riverbeds in search of gold, this floating industrial giant now sits still, surrounded by tailings and time. Shot in smooth cinematic style, this video offers a rare, elevated glimpse at a machine that helped shape the Sumpter we know today.

📍 Location: Sumpter, Oregon
🎥 Captured by: Drone footage | Western Idaho Paranormal

Photo Anomalies Captured During Investigation

The following images were taken using a Canon EOS 1200D Digital Camera that has been converted into a full-spectrum digital still camera, allowing it to capture light across both visible and invisible spectrums (including infrared and ultraviolet).

During the investigation, this camera was positioned to automatically capture one photo every 10 seconds throughout the night, resulting in over 4,000 images.

Out of all those photos, only two contain unexplained visual anomalies.

To provide context and support review, we have also included the images taken immediately before and after each anomaly. These additional frames show no signs of irregularity, helping to eliminate environmental explanations like lens flares, light contamination, or physical obstructions.

Whether these anomalies represent something paranormal remains up for debate—but they stand out in a sea of otherwise consistent and uneventful captures.