Hudson Historical Figure: Herman L. Humphrey Continued
The following biography of Judge Humphrey is from the 1882 publication The Bench and Bar Wisconsin, History and Biography. Herman L. Humphrey, Hudson, was born at Candor, Tioga county, New York, March 14, 1830. His education was in the public schools with the addition of one year in Cortland Academy. At
Hudson Historical Figure: Copperheads
In 1863 Herman Humphrey spoke in support of the Copperhead campaign.
Hudson Historical Figure: Herman L. Humphrey
The first Hudson resident to become a United States Congressman was Herman L. Humphrey (1830-1902). He came to Hudson in 1855 from upstate New York and opened his law office here. Herman and Jennie A. Cross (1830-1880) were married the same year in Dixon IL. They had five children, Herman
Images of Hudson: Then & Now
The St. Croix County Historical Society participated in St. Croix RiverFest this year by creating a video for the annual celebration on the St. Croix River in mid-July. The Historical Society’s video “Images of Hudson: Then & Now” highlights some historic photos from our photo collection paired with drone videos
SCCHS Launches New Digital Newsletter
The St. Croix County Historical Society distributed it’s first digital newsletter on May 5th, 2020. For many years the printing of The Bulletin newsletter has been donated to the Historical Society. With the COVID-19 closure we no longer have access to the donated print. This has created an opportunity to
Vine Street Architectural Treasure Hunt
Picturesque Vine Street has long been one of the main thoroughfares through Hudson. Take a stroll down Vine Street to find the homes of Hudson’s former residents on the Vine Street architectural treasure hunt. View a pdf of the Vine Street Architectural Treasure Hunt
Downtown Hudson Architectural Treasure Hunt
The Historical Society invites you to take a walk around historic downtown Hudson and enjoy the architectural treasure hunt. How many of these Hudson business buildings can you find? View a pdf of the Downtown Architectural Treasure Hunt
Third Street Architectural Treasure Hunt
Whither you are out for a daily stroll, walking the dog or enjoying a walk with your family, the Historical Society invites you to have fun with an architectural treasure hunt. How many of these buildings on Hudson’s historic Third Street can you find? View a pdf of the Third
Gothic-Revival Architecture: St. Croix County’s Rare Gems
A steeply pitched roof, arched windows, and decorated bargeboards mark the telltale signs of Gothic Revival architecture. This unique form of architecture was never as popular as the Italianate or Greek Revival styles in St. Croix County, but we do hold some of the most beautiful examples. Gothic architecture is most
Historical Society Seeks Volunteers for 8th Grade History Tour
St. Croix County Historical Society seeks volunteers for the Annual 8th Grade Hudson History Tour on Friday, April 28. The history tour includes a walking tour for students in the morning, followed by history booths and activity at Lakefront Park in the afternoon. The annual history tour is a great
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