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Hudson council agrees to memorialize Abraham Lincoln plaque on city property
Summary
City staff reported historical research showing a February 1861 Lincoln train stop near the current plaque location and asked council to memorialize the marker on city property; council agreed and asked staff to prepare a resolution to formalize the placement.
Hudson — Councilors agreed at a Sept. 23 workshop to memorialize an existing Abraham Lincoln plaque on city‑owned property after staff presented historical research and mapping showing the railroad passenger depot location near the marker.
Staff said local historian Tom Vince had raised the plaque’s significance and that an 1856 map prepared by WRA displays a railroad passenger depot and freight depot near the present site, and that President Abraham Lincoln’s travel route included a brief stop in Hudson on Feb. 13, 1861. Staff told council the plaque has been in place for more than 20 years but that council had not previously memorialized it in a resolution.
Council members expressed support for formalizing the plaque’s status on city property. “I think we should, given the history and the tie back to our historical, city. Absolutely,” one councilor said, and another said, “Agreed. I think it'd be a great idea, a great opportunity to celebrate.” Council instructed staff to prepare a resolution to memorialize the plaque and return it for council consideration.
Next steps: Staff will prepare a memorializing resolution for a future council meeting that documents the historical research and authorizes the plaque’s continued presence on city property.
