Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S TRAIN STOP ON FEBRUARY 15, 1861, ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER HUDSON RAILROAD DEPOT.
Brief Description: The City Administration discussed in August 2025 this commemorative plaque that was erected several years ago near the site of the former Hudson train depot commemorating President-Elect Abraham Lincoln’s stop in Hudson on February 15, 1861 on his route to Washington D.C. for his first inauguration.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
This resolution will commemorate the President-Elect Abraham Lincoln train stop at the former Hudson Train Depot on February 15, 1861. The historical plaque is located just south of the intersection of Maple Drive and College Street on the City of Hudson property County Parcel #32-02112. (Coordinates: 41 Degrees 14 minutes 19.3462 seconds NORTH; 81 Degrees 26 minutes 14.7815seconds WEST.)
The plaque was installed several years ago but was not officially dedicated by the former City Council. This resolution would formally dedicate this plaque on the site near the former Hudson Depot as identified in the attached documents.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
_______ Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks
_______ Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
_______ Professional Services
___X____ Other
Fiscal Impact
________ Currently Budgeted
________ Supplemental Appropriation Required ()
____X____ Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
________ Yes
____X____ No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
The City Administration is requesting City Council approve of this plaque location on Hudson City Property commemorating President-Elect Abraham Lincoln’s stop in Hudson near the site of the former Hudson Train Depot in 1861.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager