ATHENS COUNTY OHIO
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COUNTY INFORMATION
1895 Map of Ohio
(Click on Thumbnail
for Large Map)
Map modified with permission
of Ray Sterner from http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states
DATE CREATED
1805
PARENT COUNTY
Washington
COUNTY SEAT
Athens
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MAGGIE'S SKELETON CLOSET AKA PLACES TO SEEK YOUR ANCESTORS |
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Athens County Probate Court
1 S Court St.
Athens, OH 45701-2888
740-592-3242 - Common Pleas Court
740-592-3251 - Probate Court
Ohio Valley Health Svc
1 Blue Line Dr.
Athens, OH 45701
740-592-4457
Athens Public Library
30 Home St.
Athens, OH 45701
740-592-4272
OTHER INFORMATION
Athens County, formed in 1805, takes its name from Athens, Greece. The land was dedicated for educational purposes and ancient Athens was a center of learning.
The county is the home of Ohio University, founded in 1802. The school began in two rooms with three students. One of the university's early presidents was William Holmes McGuffey, author of the McGuffey Readers for children.
The city of Athens, which is the county seat, developed around the university.
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