Almost Nobody Knows That Parts Of The Iconic Movie, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Were Filmed In These Tiny North Carolina Towns

Sometimes we wonder why the locations in movies often don't match the states in which they are filmed. For example, The Color Purple is set in rural Georgia with filming locations in such North Carolina cities as Charlotte, Lilesville, Marshville, Ansonville, and other rural towns. Did you know that parts of the multiple-award-winning, 2017 crime drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, were filmed In North Carolina? Let's look at some of the tiny North Carolina towns that made it on the silver screen.

This fascinating movie stars the great Frances McDormand who rents three billboards to draw attention to the horrifying unsolved rape and murder of her daughter.

1. Great Smoky Mountains

One big draw to North Carolina is the backdrop of the majestic ranges here.

2. Sylva

The Ebbing, Missouri location is actually the. North Carolina town of Sylva. Pictured is West Main Street, the location of various film scenes.

3. The Farmhouse Mercantile & Coffee Bar, Sylva

This picturesque spot became an ad agency for the film. It is a lovely shop where you can find locally sourced goods and great coffee.

4. J Arthur's, Maggie Valley

The family-style restaurant featured in the movie is where we hosted my mother's birthday celebration.

5. Country Traditions, Dillsboro

About a half-hour away you'll also find a gift shop that is showcased in Three Billboards. The charming boutique is open April-December.

6. Haywood Regional Medical Center, Clyde

And east of Maggie Valley is the hospital used in the movie. No wonder they chose this facility – just look at all the beauty.

7. Town Pump Tavern, Black Mountain

About an hour away, with a worthwhile drive, this colorful, local bar was used in the film.

It is understandable why parts of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, were filmed here. Take a look at 15 more places we recognize from North Carolina that showed up in famous movies.

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