Once known as China Graveyard Ridge, by late August, 1871, Alex Love developed a racetrack on this site 550 yards in length. This popular quarter mile track saw the names of horses like "Hayfork Kitty" and "Hollywood" owned by John Van Matre. Mart Van Matre was famous on this track with his winning horses. Charlie Daniels, a local Indian, was popular with his palomino. Horse fanciers and enthusiasts came out for decades to watch the races. By the 1920's racing had been discontinued. The April 18, 1928, Journal anounced [sic] the opening of a 400X1800 airport on the site of the old race track. The first Trinity pilot was Weaverville's own Moon Lee, landing during a celebration on the previous Sunday. The airport was used until the present field was completed in 1953. Lumberman and visionary Vic Rose bought the property in 1954. In 1975, Rose and Felix Claveron reached a deal to begin the golf course, which opened February 4, 1976.
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