Hudson in St. Croix County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hudson Toll Bridge
Photographed by Keith L, June 10, 2011
1. Hudson Toll Bridge Marker
In 1936, Dr. Boyd T. Williams donated the lighted arch structure at the entrance to the Toll Bridge. The original cost was $1500. The arch was lighted until the Toll Bridge was abandoned in 1951, after a new bridge was built further south.
Through community efforts, the unique "Arch over the Old Toll Bridge" was relit on July 27, 1995, to serve as a unique historical welcome to the many visitors to Hudson.
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Location. 44° 58.493′ N, 92° 45.51′ W. Marker is in Hudson, Wisconsin, in St. Croix County. It can be reached from the intersection of Walnut Street and First Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is at Lakefront Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hudson WI 54016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and in Western Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: In the Summer of 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); 112 Walnut Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louis Massey (approx. half a mile away); Bicentennial Monument
Photographed by Keith L, June 10, 2011
2. Hudson Toll Bridge Arch and Marker
Regarding Hudson Toll Bridge. The Saint Croix River crossing had a low bridge on the Wisconsin side, a half-mile long causeway, and a high toll bridge over the main channel at the Minnesota side. The toll bridge is gone, but pedestrians can still use the causeway. Power line poles are now along the causeway and at the former location of the toll bridge.
Also see . . .
1. Toll Bridge (Old), Hudson, WI. Former US-12 Saint Croix River Crossing. (Submitted on June 30, 2011.)
2. Walnut Street Causeway Bridge. Former US-12 Saint Croix River Crossing. (Submitted on June 30, 2011.)
Photographed by Keith L, June 10, 2011
3. Hudson Toll Bridge Arch
Photographed by Keith L, June 10, 2011
4. Hudson Causeway Approach
Photographed by Keith L, June 10, 2011
5. Causeway
Photographed by Keith L, June 10, 2011
6. Remaining Bridge Pier Foundations
Photographed by Keith L, June 10, 2011
7. Welcome Sign Photo
Before the building of the Hudson toll bridge in 1913, the most convenient way to get across the St. Croix River was to take a ferryboat from Hudson to Lakeland, Minnesota. The rate for a "footman" was 25 cents. It was 75 cents for a horse and rider. The ferry pictured here was known as the "Louis O".
Photographed by Keith L, June 10, 2011
8. Welcome Sign Photo
The first St. Croix River Bridge was erected in 1912-1913 at a cost of less than $80,000, span and dike included. It was in use until 1951 when the new interstate bridge was opened to traffic. For 34 years revenues from the bridge were used for Hudson's civic improvements and for the reduction of real estate taxes.
Photographed by Keith L, June 10, 2011
9. Nearby Yellowstone Trail Signs
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 3,916 times since then and 253 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 30, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
