About HUGHSON, CA
The City of Hughson is a small but prospering agricultural community nestled in the heart of the California's Central Valley. Although we are a growing community, we still maintain the small hometown feel that long time residents have always associated with the City. Hughson is the smallest incorporated city in Stanislaus County, but has grown from a population of 3,259 in 1990 to 4,920 for 2002. Hughson is situated to the East of Ceres, to the North of Turlock, and to the Southeast of Modesto. Hughson is also home to the annual Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival.
Hughson was founded as a township in 1907. Prior to this, it consisted of the grain ranch owned by Hiram Hughson. He arrived in 1882, purchased 1,000 acres and gradually owned approximately 5,000 acres. The San Joaquin Railroad purchased land from Hughson for their tracks, and the station became known as the Hughson Stop.
In the surrounding areas new settlements began to spring up, such as Ceres and Denair. As a result, Hiram Hughson could demand a better price for his land. It was in 1907 that he placed his land in the hands of the Hughson Town Company, under the direction of Charles Flack and C.W. Minniear. John Tully, who owned a section of land to the south of Hughson, also opened up his land for settlement. It was then that the town of Hughson was born. Hughson remained a township until December 9th, 1972 when it was incorporated into a City.
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City of Hughson, CA official site
City of Hughson, CA Chamber of Commerce
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County of Hughson, CA official site
State of California official site