Hudson, Wisconsin
Hudson is a city of 14,959 people in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, founded in 1840.
Why visit Hudson
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 84 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hudson 12, Captain John Oliver House and Hudson Public Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 9°F.
Weather in Hudson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hudson
Hudson is a city in and the county seat of St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 14,755. It is part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Hudson, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks21
Captain John Oliver House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Lakeland, Minnesota
1544 Rivercrest Road North, Lakeland
Hudson Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Library building in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States
700 First Street, Hudson
Tu-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad Car Shop Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Frederick L. Darling House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
House in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States
Herman L. Humphrey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States
John S. Moffat House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
John T. Cyphers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Lakeland, Minnesota, USA
Lewis-Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
House in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States
Mitchell Jackson Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Samuel T. Merritt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
St Croix County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
County courthouse in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States
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William Dwelley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Camp St. Croix Beach
Beach · 2.0 mi
Camp accessed via path through Camp St. Croix. No public access.
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes84
501 Tavern
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
501 Sixth Street North, North Hudson
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Agave Kitchen
Restaurant · Regional · 1.5 mi
501 Second Street, Hudson
Mo-Su 00:00-02:00,10:30-24:00; Fr,Sa 00:00-02:30,10:30-24:00
Azul Tequila Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
2421 Hanley Road, Hudson
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:00
Bricks Neapolitan Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
407 Second Street, Hudson
Su 11:00-20:00; We 16:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 0.6 mi
913 Pearson Drive, Hudson
Su 11:00-22:00; Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Carbone's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
207 Second Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.6 mi
1005 Pearson Drive, Hudson
Su-Th 11:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Dragon Pearl
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese · 1.5 mi
431 Second Street, Hudson
Su-Mo, We-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
2521 Hanley Road, Hudson
Mo-Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa-Su 06:30-17:00
72 more on the map.
History
Several Native American burial mounds dated to the Middle or Late Woodland period have been found in what is now Birkmose Park in Hudson. Hudson was settled in 1840 by Louis Massey and his brother in-law, Peter Bouchea. William Streets arrived at about the same time. Later that year, Joseph Sauperson (commonly known as Joe LaGrue) took up residence. These four are considered Hudson's original inhabitants. Massey and Bouchea settled at the mouth of the Willow River, near the present-day First and St. Croix Streets. They had been part of a group that lived for some time along the river below Fort Snelling, which appears on some old maps as "Massey's Landing".
Hudson was originally called "Willow River". It was later named Buena Vista by Judge Joel Foster, founder of River Falls, after returning from the Mexican War where he fought in the Battle of Buena Vista. In 1852, Alfred D. Gray, Hudson's first mayor, petitioned to change the city's name to Hudson, because the bluffs along the St. Croix River reminded him of the Hudson River in his native New York.
A large number of settlers arrived in the 1850s and 1860s, many of whom were ancestors of today's residents. The lumber industry was the area's prime attraction, and over time sawmills were established throughout the St. Croix Valley.
From the History section of Hudson, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship20
Beth Immanuel Messianic Synagogue
Place of worship · Messianic Jewish · 1.6 mi
828 Third Street, Hudson
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare6
Hudson Physicians Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
2651 Hillcrest Drive, Hudson
Map of Hudson
235 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 9°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 5.3 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 16°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stillwater 1 Se (6 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
St. Croix County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-08-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-09-10: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2001-05-11: Flooding, Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Stillwater 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Lake Elmo 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Woodbury 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Oakdale 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Cottage Grove 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- North St. Paul 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Maplewood 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- White Bear Lake 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- South St. Paul 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- St. Paul 18 mi west, about 29 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
Photo credits
- DowntownHudson1, 123dieinafire ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- On Wednesday morning as votes continued to be counted in Wisconsin, a Biden supporter waves as cars pass by on an I-94 overpass in Hudson, Wisconsin. (50568820358), Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- On Wednesday morning as votes continued to be counted in Wisconsin, a Biden supporter waves as cars pass by on an I-94 overpass in Hudson, Wisconsin. (50568820398), Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hudson, Wi City Hall 2009-0620, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Hudson, Wisconsin, Wikideas1, CC0
- North Hudson Village Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Hudson, WI Public Library 1, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cyphers House, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel T. Merritt house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Dwelley house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William H. Phipps house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lewis-Williams house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0620-Hudson-Octagon, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Frederick L. Darling house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hudson CStPM&O Shops, Znns, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Herman L. Humphrey house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Croix County Courthouse 1, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchell Jackson 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Croix Meadows Dog Track (49112284043), Chad Davis, CC BY 2.0
- I-94 crossing St. Croix, Wikideas1, CC0
- Troy, WI - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Troy, WI - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Lakeland City Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Northrop University of Minnesota columns, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northrop University of Minnesota entrance windows to Coffman Memorial Union, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northrop University of Minnesota entrance, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northrop University of Minnesota entrance window to Coffman Memorial Union, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northrop University of Minnesota entrance hall, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northrop University of Minnesota from floor, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northrop University of Minnesota stage from fourth floor, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northrop University of Minnesota tiered seats, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northrop University of Minnesota stage, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northrop University of Minnesota fourth floor, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northrop University of Minnesota view east, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capt. John Oliver House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capt John Oliver 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
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