Henry River Mill Village - Hunger Games District 12 - Art of Abandonment

Once a thriving mill town from the turn of the century until the 1970s, Henry River Mill Village sat abandoned outside Hickory, NC until recently. It was used in the film adaptation of The Hunger Games as Katniss Everdeen's hometown of District 12.
Now it's owned by Calvin and Melissa Reyes, who are restoring the village, giving tours, and lovingly preserving its wonderful history.
Read all about its history on my blog: bit.ly/AoA-HRM...
See the photos from this shoot and purchase prints on my website at: bit.ly/AoA-HRM...
Schedule your own visit to this fascinating and beautiful location at henryrivermill...
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[@guycothran6706]

Hope to visit there this year, maybe in the Fall when it's cooler.

[@ArtOfAbandonment]

That's a great time in my opinion.

[@MockingjayYT]

Added to my favorites! Great video 👍

[@ArtOfAbandonment]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks! :)

[@industrialkid4177]

Gorgeous! Love all the drone footage. What are the things that look like giant shotgun shells (at the 2:20 mark)? Stand up ashtrays?

[@ArtOfAbandonment]

Thanks! Good question: those are the original bins/containers that the yarns/cotton were shipped in from the mill. They DO look like giant shotgun shells!

[@jstott2075]

Dis you actually go there ?

[@ZScarletZer0]

Someone's cutting the grass.

[@ArtOfAbandonment]

Yep! it’s owned by a family who is trying to save and preserve what is left. You can take a tour through the property and lean more about the location in person :) My blog has the full history and info on that: www.ArtOfAbandonment.com