The Abandoned Henry River Mill Village In North Carolina Is One Of The Eeriest Places In America
By Carolyn Harmon|Published October 26, 2022
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
What was once a small textile village, the Henry River Mill Village, in Hickory, is valuable evidence of the industrial heritage of the surrounding area. The abandoned, eerie place in North Carolina draws visitors every year for historical tours, lodging, and other events. Withstanding so much time, there are bound to be some eager voices hoping for a sympathetic ear, which is why paranormal investigations are so helpful and popular in this village. Whatever draws you into one of the eeriest places in America, you are sure to spot something to remember.
From its erection in 1905 to its proud place in the National Register of Historic Places in 2019, the Henry River Mill Village Historic District has stood the test of time.
And in the end it's the people we remember, as is the case with this unique and valuable remnant. In the early 1900s, the Aderholdt and Rudisill families established the Henry River Manufacturing Co.
This cotton yarn manufacturer opened up in 1905, with worker houses, a bridge, a two-story boarding house, a power-producing dam, a brick company store, and the original three-story brick mill you see behind the loyal workers who kept the place going. Notice some of the faces belong to children.
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The mill burned down in 1977, just after Wade R. Sheppard purchased the property.
Since the tragic loss of that historic building, driving by the two-story brick company store, it is easy to see why it is now a starring feature of the abandoned, eerie place.
And if you are very still, you may just hear some echoes from long-ago life in the district.
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In addition to paranormal enthusiasts, it has also drawn the attention of movie producers as the 72-acre village was a filming location of "District 12," "The Hunger Games."
The mill closed in 1971, but its history continues, now offering overnight accommodations, daily historic tours, and special events.
Are you ready to visit this abandoned, eerie place in Hickory, North Carolina? Henry River Mill Village is private property, so you must purchase an admission ticket. After your tour, go for an elegant meal at a historic homein Hickory.
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