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Athens is a city in and the county seat of Limestone County, in the U.S. state of Alabama; it is included in the Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city is 25,406. History.
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GNIS feature ID. 0113266. Website. www .athensal .us. Athens...
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Jan 19, 2024 · Athens State University Located in north-central Alabama, 15 miles from the Tennessee border, Athens is the county seat of Limestone County. Since its founding in 1818, one year before Alabama’s admittance into the Union, Athens has contributed significantly to shaping the history of the state.
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Athens, city, seat (1819) of Limestone county, northern Alabama, U.S., in the Tennessee River valley, about 25 miles (40 km) west of Huntsville. Settled in 1807 and named for Athens, Greece, it grew as an agricultural and timber centre.
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Athens is a city of 27,000 people (2016) in northern Alabama, USA about 15 miles south of the Tennessee border and 20 miles west of Huntsville. It is the county seat of Limestone county. The city’s proximity to transportation, recreational facilities, and educational centers make it a vibrant spot today.
History of Athens. Dirt. That was the allure of Athens in the early 1800s. Rich with nutrients needed for crops, the soil drew settlers after the United States purchased the Mississippi Territory from the Cherokee in 1806. The first white settlement came in 1807.
