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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Hudson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hudson and the surrounding area.

  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Hudson:
    • 40.605305, -88.988299
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Hudson
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Hudson ...

We found 46 communities that share the name Hudson.

Within Illinois, the name Hudson is unique.

Beyond Illinois, we know of another 45 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 45 communities, 43 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

In addition to the above occurrences of Hudson, we know of another community located outside of the United States and Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Crenshaw County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Hudson [Crenshaw County].
      • Lamar County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Hudson [Lamar County].
    • California
      • Alameda County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Hudson [Alameda County].
      • Stanislaus County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Hudson [Stanislaus County].
    • Colorado
      • Weld County
      • This Hudson is located in Weld County and lies 823 miles [1,324.5 km]<2> to the west of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weld County community of Hudson.
    • Florida
      • Holmes County
      • This Hudson is located in Holmes County and lies 693 miles [1,115.3 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Hudson.
      • Pasco County
      • This Hudson is located in Pasco County and lies 917 miles [1,475.8 km] to the south southeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pasco County community of Hudson.
    • Georgia
      • Sumter County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Hudson [Sumter County].
    • Indiana
      • Steuben County
      • This Hudson is located in Steuben County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steuben County community of Hudson.
    • Iowa
      • Black Hawk County
      • This Hudson is located in Black Hawk County and lies 218 miles [350.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Black Hawk County community of Hudson.
    • Kansas
      • Chautauqua County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Hudson [Chautauqua County].
      • Hamilton County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Hudson [Hamilton County].
      • Montgomery County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Hudson [Montgomery County].
      • Osborne County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Hudson [Osborne County].
      • Stafford County
      • This Hudson is located in Stafford County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Hudson.
    • Kentucky
      • Breckinridge County
      • This Hudson is located in Breckinridge County and lies 250 miles [402.3 km]<2> to the southeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Breckinridge County community of Hudson.
    • Louisiana
      • Winn Parish
      • This Hudson is located in Winn Parish and lies 624 miles [1,004.2 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winn Parish community of Hudson.
    • Maine
      • Penobscot County
      • This Hudson is located in Penobscot County and lies 1,059 miles [1,704.3 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Penobscot County community of Hudson.
    • Maryland
      • Dorchester County
      • This Hudson is located in Dorchester County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<2> to the east of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Hudson.
    • Massachusetts
      • Middlesex County
      • This Hudson is located in Middlesex County and lies 907 miles [1,459.7 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Hudson.
    • Michigan
      • Lenawee County
      • This Hudson is located in Lenawee County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenawee County community of Hudson.
      • Ottawa County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Hudson [Ottawa County].
    • Missouri
      • Bates County
      • This Hudson is located in Bates County and lies 318 miles [511.8 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bates County community of Hudson.
    • Nebraska
      • Hayes County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nebraska community of Hudson [Hayes County].
    • Nevada
      • Lyon County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Hudson [Lyon County].
    • New Hampshire
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Hudson is located in Hillsborough County and lies 915 miles [1,472.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Hudson.
    • New Mexico
      • Grant County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Mexico community of Hudson [Grant County].
      • Quay County
      • This Hudson is located in Quay County and lies 872 miles [1,403.3 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Quay County community of Hudson.
    • New York
      • Columbia County
      • This Hudson is located in Columbia County and lies 794 miles [1,277.8 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Hudson.
    • North Carolina
      • Caldwell County
      • This Hudson is located in Caldwell County and lies 522 miles [840.1 km]<2> to the southeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Hudson.
    • North Dakota
      • Dickey County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Dakota community of Hudson [Dickey County].
    • Ohio
      • Summit County
      • This Hudson is located in Summit County and lies 396 miles [637.3 km]<2> to the east of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Hudson.
    • Ontario
      • This Hudson lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
    • Oregon
      • Columbia County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Hudson [Columbia County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Clearfield County
      • This Hudson is located in Clearfield County and lies 562 miles [904.5 km]<2> to the east of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clearfield County community of Hudson.
      • Luzerne County
      • This Hudson is located in Luzerne County and lies 686 miles [1,104 km] to the east of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Hudson.
    • Quebec
      • This Hudson lies 818 miles [1,316.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
    • South Dakota
      • Lincoln County
      • This Hudson is located in Lincoln County and lies 421 miles [677.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Hudson.
    • Tennessee
      • Lawrence County
      • This Hudson is located in Lawrence County and lies 374 miles [601.9 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Hudson.
    • Texas
      • Angelina County
      • This Hudson is located in Angelina County and lies 717 miles [1,153.9 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Angelina County community of Hudson.
      • Harris County
      • This Hudson is located in Harris County and lies 824 miles [1,326.1 km] to the south southwest of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Hudson.
      • Red River County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Hudson [Red River County].
    • West Virginia
      • Preston County
      • This Hudson is located in Preston County and lies 495 miles [796.6 km]<2> to the east of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of Hudson.
    • Wisconsin
      • Saint Croix County
      • This Hudson is located in Saint Croix County and lies 356 miles [572.9 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Croix County community of Hudson.
    • Wyoming
      • Fremont County
      • This Hudson is located in Fremont County and lies 1,019 miles [1,639.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hudson that is located in McLean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fremont County community of Hudson.
  • Communities Beyond North America ...
    • Australia
      • Distance: 8,816 miles [14,188 km]<2> to the west

Curious and Interesting Names Near Hudson ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Bowling Green ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
    • Bowling Green is located in Woodford County
  • Carlock
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carlock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlock
    • Carlock is located in McLean County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 558 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carlock <5>
  • Clarksville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksville
    • Clarksville is located in McLean County
  • Eagle Ridge
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Ridge
    • Eagle Ridge is located in McLean County
  • Hedgewood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hedgewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgewood
    • Hedgewood is located in McLean County
  • Normal
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Timber Ridge
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
    • Timber Ridge is located in McLean County
  • Twin Grove
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Grove
    • Twin Grove is located in McLean County

How Far From Hudson to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a village such as Hudson to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hudson and extending to:

  • Bloomington, which is the Seat of McLean County, lies just to the South.
  • Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 66 miles [106.2 km]<2> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Hudson to Springfield, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 644 miles [1,036.4 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just over a day, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 37 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,294 miles [10,129.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,032 miles [11,316.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,915 miles [7,909.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hudson. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for McLean County: www.mclean.gov/

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Hudson could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hudson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hudson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6053, Longitude: -88.9883       In this case, the coordinates for Hudson have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Hudson, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<7>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Hudson to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 315.328 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 312.172 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.584 degrees.









 

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