Hudson, town in New Hampshire, United States
Hudson is a town in New Hampshire near the Massachusetts border, divided into two main centers: Hudson Village near the Merrimack River and Hudson Center in the middle of town. The area features several lakes and ponds for recreation, mostly flat terrain with some small hills, and today houses around 25,000 residents.
The town was officially settled in the late 1600s, and the Hills family became central to its early development and prosperity. Historic structures like a Revolutionary War cemetery and an old schoolhouse in Hudson Center mark important moments from the past.
The name Hudson originated from a mistaken belief about river connections that never existed, yet the town has kept it for centuries. Both village centers remain gathering places where residents maintain local traditions and celebrate community through events like Old Home Days.
The town is reached by state routes connecting it to surrounding areas, but there is no local train or bus service, so visitors need their own transportation. The nearest airports are roughly a half-hour drive away.
The site of Hudson Center once held Benson's Wild Animal Farm, a popular zoo and amusement park that closed in the 1980s. The land was later transformed into a public park where people now walk and enjoy outdoor activities.
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