The building that is now the Sumpter B&B was originally the Sumpter General Hospital, built in 1900 during the town’s gold rush peak. It is the only original building in Sumpter’s historic business district to survive a devastating fire in 1917.
During its hospital years, the building treated miners who suffered traumatic injuries in the surrounding gold mines. It is said that many miners died within its walls, and some believe the B&B is now haunted. The hospital’s records no longer exist. A major fire on August 13, 1917, destroyed most of Sumpter’s business district, but the hospital, located on a hill, was spared.
In 1918, after the fire, the building was purchased by the Masons and used as a Masonic hall for 55 years. The Masons held their meetings on the second floor.mThe Masons owned the building until 1973. Some accounts suggest that the building may have also served as a brothel at some point in its history.
originally built as a hospital in 1900, is a focus for paranormal investigations due to its history and alleged ghostly encounter.
Instrumental readings: Some investigations have detected spikes in electromagnetic field (EMF) activity, particularly when certain words were spoken.
Physical phenomena: There have been reports of physical events, such as letters on a drum being shifted or a black mist or shadow appearing in a corner.
Guests and investigators have reported phenomena like shadows moving on the staircase, electronic devices turning on by themselves, and even a chair appearing to move by itself.
Yes, the Sumpter Bed and Breakfast is considered by some to be haunted, with reports of paranormal activity such as moving shadows, unexplained noises, and objects moving on their own. The property, originally built as a hospital in 1900, is a focus for paranormal investigations due to its history and alleged ghostly encounters