Athens Happens

A great way to see historic Athens County is to tour the Appalachian hills on the Athens Quilt Barns Tour. On this excursion, you will see over 20 historic barns, each featuring a unique quilt pattern …

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The West State Street Cemetery is located on West State Street in Athens, Ohio, a short walk from Uptown Athens. This cemetery is home to the Angel of the Unknown Soldiers, or ‘The Weeping Angel’, a w …

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A historic treasure near Athens, Ohio, the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway will take you back in time. Experience first-hand what it’s like to ride back to a simpler time when locomotives were the most …

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