Editing North Hudson, New York (section)

== History ==
The region was first settled ''circa'' 1800. Early pioneers chose the southeastern part of the town.

The town was formed in 1848 from the town of [[Moriah, New York|Moriah]]. Early industry was based on [[Tanning (leather)|tanning]], owing to the presence of [[Tsuga|hemlock]] bark from the forests. Later, the trees were harvested for wood pulp.

By the end of the 19th century, the tourist trade began to predominate, especially at Underwood and Elk Lake. The [[theme park]] Frontier Town, a [[American frontier|Wild West]] themed family tourist attraction, operated here from 1952 to 1998. The closure of Frontier Town had a severe negative impact on the town's economy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.governing.com/topics/transportation-infrastructure/gov-north-hudson-new-york-frontier-town.html|title=How Closure of 'Frontier Town' Theme Park Devastated a Tiny New York Town|website=Governing|date=August 4, 2016}}</ref> In 2018, Frontier Town reopened as Adirondack campground and day-use area.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/37157/20181005/it-s-official-frontier-town-reopens-as-adirondack-quot-hub-quot-destination|title=It's official: Frontier Town reopens as Adirondack "hub" destination|website=[[North Country Public Radio]]|date=October 5, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/38997/20190627/frontier-town-officially-reopens-in-essex-county-adding-i-87-amenity|title="Frontier Town" officially reopens in Essex County, adding I-87 amenity|website=[[North Country Public Radio]]|date=June 27, 2019}}</ref>