What’s in a Name?—Hudson
First settled in the 1870s, how did the small coastal community of Hudson come to be named?
Few realize is how the dedication of Hudson’s namesake family made the coastal area what it is today. This week we look back at the beginnings of Hudson and the efforts put forth by the Hudson family to establish and name what eventually became the thriving settlement that we now know. The Hudson Family The Hudson family first arrived to Pasco County ca. 1869. However, their first choice in residency wasn’t the coast; instead they opted for 40 acres in the small, east Pasco community of Chipco where they lived for about 8 years. After Isaac Washington Hudson Sr. became stricken with bronchial troubles, believed to have been caused by the many un-drained swamps and bay-heads around Chipco, the family sought a healthier climate. Believing …
