In the early 1970’s the town of Kings Mountain received a federal grant to buy county land to flood for a city water reservoir, which would also be a recreational lake. Moss Lake was named after John Henry Moss, the mayor of Kings Mountain who applied for the grant and carried out the reservoir project. The lake was created by damming Buffalo Creek and allowing the lake to fill, becoming fully flo
oded in late fall 1973. A large area on the southeast side of the lake was purchased by Jim Hamrick of Shelby to develop as a residential area and golf course. Lots went on sale in early 1972 with underground wiring and restrictive deeds to maintain the quality of residences in the Woodbridge communities. Hamrick constructed a social club with a pool, tennis courts and clubhouse to complement the golf course. Hamrick has since sold his interests in the community, golf course and social club. All of the lots in the Woodbridge communities are sold and there are over 300 owners of the total lots, with over 270 homes. The golf course continues to be a local and regional attraction and the social club is undergoing a renovation (2006/2007). Both are privately owned and operated. There are 476 lots in the five communities of Woodbridge: Woodbridge, Woodbridge North, South, East and West. Every lot that has deed restrictions and all owners are advised of the restrictions and by-laws prior to their purchase. The restrictions and by-laws are available on this website for reading of printing.
