In 1896 Hudson erected two new school buildings. This large schoolhouse, situated on Sanders (now Library) Street was named in honor of Kimball Webster. A serious fire occurred in January 1929 which shot up through the roof and destroyed the cupola and bell. Repairs were made at a cost of $12,625. School continued there forContinue reading “Kimball Webster School”
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Kimball Webster’s “History of Hudson NH”
Hudson’s elementary students and those familiar with Hudson History are aware of the significant work Kimball Webster achieved when he researched and documented his History of Hudson. Published in 1913 his book is considered THE reference for the history of our town from 1673, when we were a part of Dunstable, MA until 1913. ThisContinue reading “Kimball Webster’s “History of Hudson NH””
Robinson’s Pond
Excerpt from the “History of Hudson NH” by Kimball Webster. 1911 Granite State Publishing, Manchester NH. P 378. The original name of this sheet of water was “Little Massabesic,” an Indian appellation said to mean the place of much water. Near the end of the eighteenth century Simeon Robinson settled on the north side of thisContinue reading “Robinson’s Pond”