New Manchester
The Burned Mill
State: Georgia
County: Douglas County
Founded: 1840s
Abandoned: 1864 (burned)
Peak Population: 500
New Manchester was a manufacturing town centered on the Sweetwater Manufacturing Company. In 1864, Union troops burned the mill and deported the female workers to the North to prevent them from aiding the Confederacy. The massive brick ruins of the mill are a centerpiece of the state park.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Moderate (hike)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Filming location for Hunger Games
- Workers deported to Indiana/Ohio
- 5-story mill ruins
Location
Address: Sweetwater Creek State Park, GA
Coordinates: 33.7126, -84.6219