WEAVERVILLE – The County Seat, established in 1853

Weaverville is the home of the Joss House State Park, a Taoist Temple built by Chinese gold miners in 1873, and the J. J. Jackson Museum and Historic Park with its displays of early Trinity County life as well as live demonstrations of the steam-powered Paymaster Stamp Mill and working Blacksmith Shop. There are many fine local artists and artisans with several art galleries within a short distance of the colorful historic district. Brass plaques identify and give a brief history of buildings and sites, and many of the old homes in the historic district are identified by hand-painted wooden plaques. Wednesday afternoons during the summer feature a Farmer’s Market which gives locals and visitors alike the opportunity to sample fresh, locally grown produce and other agricultural products. Summer musical events are performed in the historic Bandstand at the corner of Main and Court Streets, directly across from the Courthouse, which is one of the oldest operational Courthouse buildings in the state of California. The annual Fourth of July Celebration includes a parade down Main Street and is known to be one of the best small-town Independence Day celebrations anywhere.