Athens County, Administrative county in southeastern Ohio, United States.
Athens County spans across 508 square miles of land with steep hills, valleys, and numerous waterways within the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau region.
The county's establishment in 1805 marked its formation from Washington County, with Athens designated as the administrative center and county seat.
Educational institutions shape the county's character, with Ohio University and Hocking College contributing to a substantial student and academic staff population.
The county government provides municipal services, infrastructure maintenance, and community development programs through regular meetings at the Athens City Council.
More than 25 percent of Athens County residents are connected to educational institutions, making it one of Ohio's most academically concentrated regions.
Location: Ohio
Inception: February 20, 1805
Capital city: Athens
Shares border with: Perry County, Meigs County, Hocking County, Vinton County, Morgan County, Washington County, Wood County
Website: http://co.athensoh.org
GPS coordinates: 39.33000,-82.05000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
Peden Stadium
4.7 km
Burr Oak State Park
24 km
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Historic District
21.4 km
Strouds Run State Park
2.5 km
Manasseh Cutler Hall
4.4 km
Wolf Plains
8.1 km
Lake Snowden
14.8 km
Athena Cinema
4.4 km
Marie J. Desonier State Nature Preserve
18.7 km
John Calhoun Baker University Center
4.5 km
College Green of Ohio University
4.4 km
Stuart's Opera House
21.4 km
Athens Governmental Buildings
4.4 km
Athens State Hospital Cow Barn
5.9 km
Goldsberry Track
5.2 km
Athens Downtown Historic District
4.4 km
Shinn Covered Bridge
28.9 km
Root Covered Bridge
25.5 km
Blackwood Covered Bridge
16.1 km
Strouds Ridge Preserve
2.2 km
Barkhurst Mill Covered Bridge
26.7 km
Kidwell Covered Bridge
14.7 km
Savage-Stewart House
6.7 km
Henry Covered Bridge
23.5 km
Palos Covered Bridge
21.8 km
Trimble Township Community Forest
22.7 km
Kennedy Museum of Art
5.2 km
Mount Zion Baptist Church
4.5 kmReviews
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