Hudgins is an unincorporated community in northern Mathews County, Virginia, United States. It lies north of the community of Mathews, the county seat of Mathews County. Major attractions include Lee-Jackson Elementary School and Gwynn's Island Museum. Among the biggest companies in Hudgins are Marine Documents INC, and Forrest Brothers Funeral Home. The biggest schools here are Lee-Jackson Elementary School and Thomas Hunter School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Hudgins is Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.