Hudson Memory

Sharing the history of Hudson, Ohio

Discover Hudson History

People

Notable Hudson residents who shaped the community and beyond

Postcard, Loomis Observatory, caption at bottom reads, "Old Western Reserve Observatory W.R.A. Hudson, O."

Places & Landmarks

Historic buildings, sites, and landmarks unique to Hudson

Crowds of people, house in background, "Welcome!" banner posted

Events & Eras

Hudson’s history through the city’s significant events and time periods.

Drawing of Abraham Lincoln on train car at the Hudson railroad station, 1861

Featured Story

Abraham Lincoln Visits Hudson

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) stopped in Hudson on his way to Washington, D.C. for his Presidential inauguration in 1861

While Lincoln’s stop in Hudson on February 15, 1861, lasted no longer than three minutes, a local newspaper reported that over 6,000 individuals arrived at the Hudson Railroad Depot clamoring to catch a glimpse of Lincoln. 

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Research & Collections

Researcher reading at table

Plan Your Visit

Interested in visiting the library’s archives for your genealogy and local history research? Learn more about our open hours, appointments, and guidelines for using the collections.

John Brown

John Brown Research

One of the nation’s largest research collections on John Brown and the Brown family

Stack of genealogy photos

Genealogy

Resources and guidance for researching family history

J.B. Clark's house, from 1855 map of Hudson. Caption at bottom reads, "J.B. Clark's House"

Historic House Research

Resources including tax records and city directories available to research your house’s history

Robert Thompson, Gus Grimm, Charley Corbus in a mule-drawn carriage on Aurora Street. Wood building west of bank building (Beebe Block) with Brewster Mansion, and Methodist Episcopal Church visible in background

Available Collections

Discover the types of materials we collect, research areas we support, and how to use our materials.