Octagon House and the Historic District

Built in 1855, this unique eight-sided house was home to Judge John Shaw Moffat who came to Hudson from New York. The building now is owned by the St. Croix County Historical Society and is maintained as a museum complex (including the gardens, garden house, and carriage house), and furnished with artifacts and antiques from 1850 to 1950 in the St. Croix Valley. Admission is $12 for Adults; $5 for Students (K-12); Children 5 and younger are free with an adult. Seniors (65+), AAA, Military, & Groups (10 or more) $10. Reservations are strongly recommended. History events may be arranged for groups, including afternoon tea, a tour of historic Third Street, Victorian etiquette lessons, history talks, and more.