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Hudson, OH

Hudson is a city in northern Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 23,110 at the 2020 census. It is a suburban community in the Akron metropolitan area. John Brown made his first public vow to destroy slavery here and the city later became part of the Underground Railroad. The Village of Hudson and Hudson Township were formerly two separate governing entities that merged in 1994.

Hudson is located in northeastern Summit County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.87 square miles (67.00 km²), of which 25.60 square miles (66.30 km²) is land and 0.27 square miles (0.70 km²) is water.

The city is named after its founder, David Hudson, who settled there from Goshen, Connecticut, in 1799, when it was part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. The village of Hudson, located in the center of Hudson Township, was incorporated in 1837. In Hudson, David Hudson built the first log house in Summit County, Ohio. There is a marker at the intersection of Baldwin Street and North Main Street (Ohio State Route 91), on the right when traveling east on Baldwin Street. The marker is embedded in the west face of the boulder. 

Hudson, which had a distinctly New England character from its early settlers, was the home of Western Reserve College and Preparatory School, founded in 1826 by David Hudson among others. It was spoken of as the "Yale of the West". The college moved to Cleveland in 1882 and later, as Western Reserve University, merged with the Case Institute of Technology to form the modern Case Western Reserve University. The Yale-inspired red brick buildings are now the Western Reserve Academy. The Loomis Observatory was built in 1838 and is the oldest observatory in the U.S. still in its original location.

The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad began service to Hudson in 1852. In 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln spoke to about 6,000 people for 2 to 3 minutes from the last train car at the old Hudson Depot, near the south end of College Street. The railroad ended passenger service at Hudson in 1965. A former train station (built in the 1910s) that was located near the intersection of West Streetsboro and Library Streets was demolished in 2013. East of Morse Road, there is an unfinished Clinton Air Line Railroad bridge (over Hurricane Creek near the power line from Morse Road to W. Prescott Road).

There was a fire on the west side of Hudson's Main Street in 1892. The fire destroyed the buildings between Park Lane and Clinton Street. A. W. Lockhart's saloon and the Mansion House [Hotel] burned. The Hudson-born Pennsylvania coal mine owner James Ellsworth assisted in the rebuilding of Main Street after the street had been destroyed by fire in 1903. Ellsworth also refinanced the bankrupt Western Reserve Academy, housed on the former campus of Western Reserve College, which had been closed from 1903 until 1916.

In 1882, Gustave H. Grimm established the G.H. Grimm Manufacturing Company to build and sell corrugated tin-pan evaporators for use in maple syrup production. That area, now called "The Evaporator Works", is on the south of Ravenna Street and just east of Ohio Route 91.

Hudson places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with numerous facilities and programs dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Western Reserve Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the region, offering a wide range of medical services, from primary care to specialized treatments. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Hudson Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Life Center Plus, Orangetheory Gym, and Snap Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Hudson, such as the Brandywine Gorge Trail and Veterans Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Hudson, OH are Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Barlow Farm Park, and Hudson Springs Park.

Population: 22,917 (2022). ZIP Code: 44236. Area codes: 330, 234. Demonym: Hudsonite. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Area: 25.88 sq mi (67.04 km²).

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Is Hudson, OH a good place to live?

Hudson is in Summit County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Hudson offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hudson, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Hudson tend to lean conservative. 

Who founded Hudson, OH?

Two ambitious men and well-timed doses of prosperity and poverty produced and preserved the Hudson you see today. David Hudson of Goshen, Connecticut, dreamed of founding “an altar to God in the wilderness.” In 1799, he led a group of settlers to the township which he had purchased from the Connecticut Land Company. 

What are the racial demographics of Hudson, OH?

Hudson, OH is home to a population of 23k people, of which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.36% of Hudson, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.46k people). In 2022, there were 20.8 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (20.5k people) in Hudson, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 986 Asian (non-Hispanic) and 589 Two+ (non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Hudson

Western Reserve Hospital

Hudson Parks and Recreation Department 

Life Center Plus

Orangetheory Gym 

Snap Fitness

Brandywine Gorge Trail 

Veterans Trail

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Barlow Farm Park

Hudson Springs Park

Niche

Hudson Heritage

DataUSA

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