North Hudson is located in the southern part of Essex County, NY. It was named for its location north of the Hudson River.
The latitude of North Hudson is 43.952N, the longitude is -73.728W. It is in the Eastern Standard time zone with an elevation of 1,549 feet. The population, at the time of the 2000 census, was 266.
The region was first settled around 1800. The town was formed in 1848 from the town of Moriah. Early industry was based on tanning, owing to the abundant presence of hemlock bark from the nearby forests. Later, the trees were harvested for wood pulp and saw logs.
Hunting, fishing and other traditional outdoor pursuits are a major component of our town.
North Hudson was home to a western theme park called Frontier Town, which operated from 1952 until 1998. Tourism related activities are a major component of the local economy.
The goal of this project is to establish a benchmark vision for a new gateway hub to the Adirondacks that will promote a world-class recreational experience and increase the economic vitality of the "5 Towns" including North Hudson... Read More→
