Henry River Mill Village
State: North Carolina
County: Burke County
Founded: 1905
Abandoned: 1987
Henry River Mill Village was a complete textile company town—then became 'District 12' in The Hunger Games. The 1905 cotton mill closed in 1970; the fire destroyed the main building in 1977. New owners are restoring it as a tourism destination with vacation rentals in original workers' houses.
Quick Facts
- Played District 12 in The Hunger Games
- Katniss's house is one of the restored cottages
- Company store became Mellark's Bakery on screen
- Now available for overnight stays in original workers' houses
Location
Address: Burke County, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35.7106, -81.4017