Hudson, New York
Hudson is a city of 5,865 people in Columbia County, New York, founded in 1785.
Why visit Hudson
Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 41 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Basilica Hudson, Hudson Opera House, Hudson–Athens lighthouse and Albertus Van Loon House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hudson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hudson
Hudson is a city in and the county seat of Columbia County, New York, United States. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 5,894. On the east side of the Hudson River, 120 miles (190 km) from the Atlantic Ocean, it was named after the river's explorer, Henry Hudson.
From the Wikipedia article Hudson, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks39
Hudson–Athens lighthouse
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Albertus Van Loon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Athens, New York
Athens Lower Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Athens, New York, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Greene County, New York
Brick Row Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Claverack Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Library in Claverack-Red Mills, New York, United States.
Cornelius H. Evans House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Brick house built in mid-19th century located in Hudson, New York
Cornelius S. Muller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Claverack, New York, United States
Elisha Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Hudson, New York, United States
First Columbia County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Claverack, New York, NRHP-listed
George Felpel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Architectural structure
Harriet Phillips Bungalow
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
House in Claverack, New York
Henry A. and Evanlina Dubois House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
27 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes41
Culture Cream
Restaurant · Ice Cream
318 Warren Street
Mo-Th 13:00-18:00; Fr 13:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Aguila Real
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
749 Columbia Street, Hudson
Mo-Sa 08:00-18:30
29 more on the map.
History
The native Mahican people had occupied this territory for hundreds of years before Dutch colonists began to settle here in the 17th century, calling it "Claverack Landing" (as it was later known in English). In 1662, some of the Dutch bought this area of land from the Mahican. Later it was part of the Town of Claverack established by English colonists.
In 1783, after the American Revolution, the area was settled largely by Quaker whalers and merchants hailing primarily from the New England islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island, led by Thomas and Seth Jenkins. They capitalized on Hudson being at the head of navigation on the Hudson River and developed it as a busy port. Hudson was chartered as a city in 1785. The self-described "Proprietors" laid out a city grid. By 1786, the city had several fine wharves, warehouses, a spermaceti-works and fifteen hundred residents.
From the History section of Hudson, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship19
Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Zion Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church
Church · Ukrainian Greek Catholic · 0.4 mi
206 Union Street, Hudson
Saint Patrick's Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
24 North Washington Street, Athens
Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran
20 South 6th Street, Hudson
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · Christ Scientist · 0.5 mi
64 Green Street, Hudson
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
School · 0.5 mi
102 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson
Healthcare3
Map of Hudson
167 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 18°F | 2.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 2.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.6 in | 9.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hudson Correctional Facility (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Columbia County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-08-31: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Great Barrington Airport (GBR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Lorenz Park 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Athens 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Stottville 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Sleepy Hollow Lake 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Catskill 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Jefferson Heights 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Coxsackie 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Philmont 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Germantown 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Kinderhook 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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