Athens

Athens is a city in Henderson County, Texas, located in a gently rolling landscape with diverse neighborhoods and local streets. The city includes schools, a community college, and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center as central gathering points for residents.

The city was founded in 1856 and named after the Greek capital Athens. It grew to become a regional administrative hub for Henderson County over the following decades.

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center displays local fish and aquatic animals in large tanks where visitors can watch them live. The center shows how these creatures are raised and helps people understand the ecosystems of Texas waterways.

The city has public schools and Trinity Valley Community College as educational resources available to residents and visitors. Plan time for a visit to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, which offers interactive exhibits for all ages.

Fletcher Davis invented the hamburger here in the 1880s and later introduced it at the 1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. This everyday food came from the creativity of someone in this small community.

Location: Henderson County

Elevation above the sea: 149 m

Shares border with: Corsicana

Website: http://athenstexas.us

GPS coordinates: 32.20280,-95.84920

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:10