The historic Henry River Mill Village in Burke County is officially on the market for $800,000, offering buyers a rare opportunity to own one of the most iconic pieces of North Carolina.
The 43-acre listing, posted on the commercial property site Crexi on March 3, 2025, includes over a dozen structures on two parcels on the north side of the Henry Fork River, split by Henry River Road.
Known for its role as the setting of District 12 in the 2012 blockbuster film The Hunger Games, the early 1900s textile mill village has gained nationwide recognition.
The 2-parcel property listing highlights opportunities for a kayak outfitter, campsites, a gift shop, a residential retreat, or investment development. Numerous abandoned homes are on-site which could be restored to be rental properties or AirBNB cabins.
According to listing website, it’s the “only commercial retail property currently on the projected path of the North Carolina Wilderness Gateway Trail system“.
Originally built in the early 1900s as a textile mill village, Henry River Mill Village has also been featured on Science Channel’s Mysteries of the Abandoned and Magnolia Network’s In With The Old. The village website currently promotes daily tours, overnight accommodations, and special events.
Prospective buyers must submit a $25,000 minimum earnest deposit. The listing agent is related to the current owners.
