City of Athens, Alabama
Location in the state of Alabama, USA
Coordinates: 34°47′23″N 86°58′10″W / 34.78972, -86.96944
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Limestone
Incorporated	1818
Government
- Mayor	Dan Williams
Area
- Total	39.4 sq mi (102.1 km²)
- Land	39.3 sq mi (101.9 km²)
- Water	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Elevation	798 ft (243.1 m)
Population (2005)
- Total	20,972
- Density	482.3/sq mi (186.2/km²)
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	35611-35614
Area code(s)	256
FIPS code	01-02956
GNIS feature ID	0113266
Website: http://www.ci.athens.al.us/

Athens is a city in Limestone County, Alabama. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 18,967. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 20,972.^[1] The city is the county seat of Limestone County, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... This article is about the U.S. State. ... List of 67 counties in the U.S. state of Alabama: Autauga County Baldwin County Barbour County Bibb County Blount County Bullock County Butler County Calhoun County Chambers County Cherokee County Chilton County Choctaw County Clarke County Clay County Cleburne County Coffee County Colbert County Conecuh County Coosa County Covington... Limestone County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... A Municipal Corporation is a legal defintion for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, and towns. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... To help compare different orders of magnitude and geographical regions, we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... Area code 256 was created on March 23, 1998 as a split from area code 205. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... Limestone County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... The U.S. Census is mandated by the United States Constitution. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Limestone County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... The Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area is the most populated Sub-Region of North Alabama, and is the second fastest growing region in the State of Alabama, with 510,088 living within the CSA. It is also currently the 93rd largest CSA in the country. ...

Geography

Athens is located at 34°47′23″N, 86°58′10″W (34.789602, -86.969424).^GR1

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 102.1 km² (39.4 mi²). 101.9 km² (39.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.23%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 18,967 people, 7,742 households, and 5,140 families residing in the city. The population density was 186.2/km² (482.3/mi²). There were 8,449 housing units at an average density of 82.9/km² (214.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.72% White, 18.26% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.92% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 4.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 7,742 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city of Athens was $33,980, and the median income for a family was $44,544. Males had a median income of $37,191 versus $22,748 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,315. About 13.7% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Points of interest

• It is the home of Athens State University, formerly Athens State College. This institution is primarily a junior/senior teacher's college and features a historic campus with fine antebellum architecture.
• It is the home of Browns Ferry nuclear plant, a Tennessee Valley Authority installation of 1974 that was once the world's largest nuclear plant and provides many jobs to the area and most of the electricity for the Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area.
• Athens' historic district has narrow, tree-lined avenues with many examples of antebellum architecture and is a nationally protected district. Many of these buildings can be seen on a self-guided Antebellum driving trail that takes you through Limestone County.

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History facts

• Athens is one of the oldest incorporated cities in the State of Alabama, having been incorporated one year prior to the state's admittance to the Union in 1819.
• During the American Civil War, the town was subjected to the so called Rape of Athens, in which Union army troops terrorized the local civilian population.
• Athens was traditionally a cotton and railroad town, but since the local aerospace boom of the 1950s and 1960s it has increasingly entered the orbit of nearby industry center Huntsville as the area's cotton production has steadily declined.
• In 1934, Athens became the first city to get its electricity from the Tennessee Valley Authority.

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Events

• Every October, Athens State University hosts Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, an annual bluegrass and crafts festival. Enthusiasts from all across America and even the far corners of the earth—United Kingdom and Australia—attend the festival.
• Each Spring, Big Spring Park holds the annual Dogwood Festival, where prizes are awarded to the best poetry and paintings
• In February, Hospice of Athens holds its annual Chili Challenge at Athens High School
• In May of each year, Athens State University's lawn plays host to SoulStock, a Christian concert that showcases several different bands and speakers each year.

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Notable residents/natives

• Keith Askins - NBA Assistant coach, former player Miami Heat

• Jane Davis internationally known artist^{[verification needed]} lives in Athens.

• P. O. Davis early radio pioneer, agricultural editor and Alabama Cooperative Extension Service educator and administrator.

• Sean Hannity, Radio Talk Show Host and Fox News Channel commentator, lived in Athens in early 1990s while working for WVNN.

• Paula Laurita editor with BellaOnline.com, the Internet's second largest "women's interest" website^[specify] lives in Athens.

• Patti J. Malone was born into slavery in 1855 and possessed a rich mezzo soprano voice. In 1877, she became a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, touring the United States and Europe for the next six year. She died on Jan. 20, 1897, in Omaha, Nebraska.^{[verification needed]} Her obituary lauded her talent and declared, "It is safe to say that no woman of her race ever sang in so many different countries of the world as Miss Patti J. Malone."

• Kevin Miller, Radio Talk Show Host, lived in Athens in late 1990s while working for WVNN.

• Philip Rivers - NFL Quarterback, played quarterback for Athens High School from 1996-1999 (currently with the National Football League's San Diego Chargers)

• Gary Redus, former baseball player

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Education

• Athens-Limestone Public Library provides many avenues for research and learning, including storytime, teen book club, anime-manga club, and a quarterly "culture safari" for pre-teens
• Athens City Schools oversees the K-12 public schools.
• Athens Bible School is a private K-12 school with a focus on "student learning in a Christ-centered environment."
• Faith Christian Academy is a private preschool and K-12 Christian school.

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References

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External links

• Virtual Tour of Athens
• Athens Municipal Website
• American Memory's Built in America Collection which has drawings, photographs, and descriptions of old homes and buildings.

• Athens, Alabama is at coordinates 34°47′23″N 86°58′10″W / 34.789602, -86.969424Coordinates: 34°47′23″N 86°58′10″W / 34.789602, -86.969424

• Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area

	Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area
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