North Hudson, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Hudson, New York
|
|
|---|---|
| Motto(s):
"The Hub of the Adirondacks"
|
|
Location in Essex County and the state of New York
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 184.67 sq mi (478.29 km2) |
| • Land | 181.45 sq mi (469.96 km2) |
| • Water | 3.22 sq mi (8.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 250 |
| • Density | 1.35/sq mi (0.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12855
|
| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-031-53077 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979290 |
North Hudson is a small town located in Essex County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 250 people lived there. The town gets its name because it's close to the northern part of the famous Hudson River.
North Hudson is found in the south-central part of Essex County. It is also located within the beautiful Adirondack Park, a large protected area known for its mountains and forests.
Contents
A Look Back in Time
The area of North Hudson was first settled around the year 1800. The very first pioneers chose to build their homes in the southeastern part of the town.
How North Hudson Began
The town of North Hudson was officially formed in 1848. It was created from a part of the nearby town of Moriah. In the early days, a big industry here was tanning. This is a process that turns animal hides into leather. It used a lot of hemlock bark from the local forests. Later, people harvested trees for wood pulp, which is used to make paper.
Frontier Town and Tourism
By the late 1800s, tourism started to become important. Places like Underwood and Elk Lake became popular spots for visitors. A well-known theme park called Frontier Town opened here in 1952. It was a "Wild West" themed attraction for families.
Frontier Town closed in 1998, which had a big impact on the town's economy. However, in 2018, Frontier Town reopened as an Adirondack campground and a place for day trips.
Where is North Hudson?
North Hudson covers a total area of about 478.3 square kilometers (184.7 square miles). Most of this is land, with a small part being water.
Rivers and Roads
Two parts of the Schroon River start in North Hudson. This river flows south and eventually joins the Hudson River.
Major highways also run through the town. The Adirondack Northway (Interstate 87) and U.S. 9 both go through North Hudson, running north and south. You can get off I-87 at Exits 29 and 30 to reach different parts of the town.
Weather in North Hudson
North Hudson experiences all four seasons, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Here's a quick look at the average weather:
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.0 (−0.6) |
34.0 (1.1) |
43.0 (6.1) |
56.0 (13.3) |
70.0 (21.1) |
77.0 (25.0) |
83.0 (28.3) |
81.0 (27.2) |
74.0 (23.3) |
59.0 (15.0) |
47.0 (8.3) |
35.0 (1.7) |
57.5 (14.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 10.0 (−12.2) |
11.0 (−11.7) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
32.0 (0.0) |
44.0 (6.7) |
54.0 (12.2) |
58.0 (14.4) |
57.0 (13.9) |
49.0 (9.4) |
39.0 (3.9) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
18.0 (−7.8) |
34.9 (1.6) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.3 (58) |
2.3 (58) |
2.7 (69) |
2.9 (74) |
3.5 (89) |
3.9 (99) |
3.4 (86) |
3.8 (97) |
3.4 (86) |
3.4 (86) |
3.1 (79) |
2.8 (71) |
37.5 (952) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 15.6 (40) |
14.9 (38) |
13.0 (33) |
3.4 (8.6) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
4.5 (11) |
15.2 (39) |
67.1 (170.85) |
| Average precipitation days | 7.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 93 |
| Average snowy days | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 23 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9.5 | 10.5 | 12.0 | 13.5 | 14.5 | 15.5 | 15.0 | 14.0 | 12.5 | 11.0 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 12.2 |
Who Lives in North Hudson?
The population of North Hudson has changed over the years. Here's how the number of people living there has looked:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 561 | — | |
| 1860 | 297 | −47.1% | |
| 1870 | 738 | 148.5% | |
| 1880 | 693 | −6.1% | |
| 1890 | 656 | −5.3% | |
| 1900 | 544 | −17.1% | |
| 1910 | 434 | −20.2% | |
| 1920 | 397 | −8.5% | |
| 1930 | 235 | −40.8% | |
| 1940 | 244 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 258 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 220 | −14.7% | |
| 1970 | 212 | −3.6% | |
| 1980 | 179 | −15.6% | |
| 1990 | 266 | 48.6% | |
| 2000 | 266 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 240 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 250 | 4.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 266 people living in North Hudson. The town had 114 households, with many being married couples and families. About a quarter of the households had children under 18. The average age of people in the town was 41 years old.
Places in North Hudson
Here are some of the communities and important locations you can find in North Hudson:
- Blue Ridge — This spot is west of the main North Hudson area, along County Road 84.
- Boreas Ponds — A beautiful lake located near the western edge of the town.
- Deadwater — This used to be a community in the town. It was named after an iron works that was once there.
- Elk Lake — A lake found in the northwestern part of the town. You can reach it from U.S. 9 and the Northway.
- North Hudson — This is the main hamlet or small village of the town. It's in the southeastern part, near the Schroon River, where the Northway and U.S. 9 meet.
- Underwood — Another hamlet in the northeastern part of the town. It's along U.S. 9, just south of I-87 Interchange 30.
See also
In Spanish: North Hudson (Nueva York) para niños
