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Introduction to Hudson, Wisconsin
Hudson, Wisconsin, in St Croix county, is 16 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Hudson has a population of 8,775.
Hudson History
The area now known as Hudson was first settled in 1840. The first settlers in the area were Louis Massey and Peter Bouchea. They were followed by Joseph Sauperson and William Steets. In the 1840s, a greater number of settlers began to arrive in the area. The first mayor of the community of Hudson was A. D. Gray. In 1852, he petitioned to change the community’s name to Hudson. The area was named because it reminded him of the Hudson River of New York.
Hudson and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Hudson
While in Hudson, one can visit parks like theWillow River State Park, the Kinnickinnic State Park, Williams Park and the Sixth Street Historic District. Other notable nearby locations include The Phipps Center for the Arts, the Hudson Bowling Center, the Afton Historical Museum and the Afton State Park. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Troy Burne Golf Club. Churches in the area include the First Presbyterian Church, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Trinity Lutheran Church. Local festivals include the Winter Fest, held every January, and Booster Days, held every June.
Hudson Transportation
Rochester International Airport is nearby.
Hudson Higher Education
The University of St. Thomas, Metropolitan State University and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls are the local centers of higher education.
Hudson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Hudson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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