Athens, Ohio
Location in the state of Ohio
Coordinates: 39°19′45″N 82°5′46″W / 39.32917, -82.09611
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Athens
Government
- Mayor	Richard Abel (D)
Area
- City	8.3 sq mi (21.6 km²)
- Land	8.3 sq mi (21.6 km²)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation	719 ft (663 m)
Population (2000)
- City	21,342
- Density	2,558.9/sq mi (988/km²)
Time zone	EST (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	45701
Area code(s)	740
FIPS code	39-02736GR2
GNIS feature ID	1075290GR3
Website: http://www.ci.athens.oh.us

Athens is a historic college town in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio, best known as the home of Ohio University. Athens is a city in, and the county seat of, Athens County^GR6, and the center of the Athens (Ohio) Micropolitan Statistical Area (as defined by the United States Census Bureau in 2003). At the time of the 2000 census, the population was 21,342. Image File history File linksMetadata Athens_oh_03. ... Adapted from Wikipedias OH county maps by Catbar. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... 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... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Listed are the 88 counties of the state of Ohio. ... Athens County is a county located in the state of Ohio, in the southeasternmost part of the state. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... 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  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 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. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... -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... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... Eastern Daylight Time or EDT is equal to: In North America, Eastern Standard Time + 1, or UTC − 4 hours. ... −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 740 in southeastern Ohio basically consists of what used to be area code 614, minus the city of Columbus which has maintained its old code. ... 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. ... In North America, a college town or university town is a community (often literally a town, but possibly a small or medium sized city, or in some cases a neighborhood or a district of a city) which is dominated by its university population. ... 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      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Ohio University (OU) is a public university located in Athens, Ohio that is situated on a 1,800 acre (7. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Athens County is a county located in the state of Ohio, in the southeasternmost part of the state. ... United States micropolitan areas, as defined by the Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget, are areas in the United States based around a core city or town with a population of 10,000 to 49,999. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... 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. ...

Athens is a qualified Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Tree City USA logo Tree City USA is a tree planting and tree care program sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation for cities and towns in the United States. ... Arbor Day is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. ...

History

The first permanent European settlers arrived in Athens in 1797. In 1800, the town site was first surveyed and plotted, but was not incorporated as a village until 1811. In the meantime, Ohio became a state in 1803, and Ohio University was chartered in 1804 becoming the first institution of higher learning in the Northwest Territory. Previously part of Washington County, Ohio, Athens County was formed in 1805. 1797 (MDCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 11-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Ohio University (OU) is a public university located in Athens, Ohio that is situated on a 1,800 acre (7. ... The Northwest Territory, also known as the Old Northwest and the Territory North West of the Ohio, was a governmental region within the early United States. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ...

Athens did not receive city status until 1912 (in Ohio, 5,000 permanent residents are required to receive city status). It should be noted that many people who work in Athens live outside the city limits in various housing developments. One new development, University Estates, is in the final stages of being incorporated into the city. The total population of Athens County is about 72,000.

Originally, large tracts of land -- Athens and Alexander Townships -- were set aside through a contract between the Congress (under the Articles of Confederation) and the Ohio Company of Associates, a group of Revolutionary War veterans. These lands were thus given to Ohio University by the Federal government. This was the first federal land grant for a university, pre-dating the Morrill Act by more than 70 years. At first, lands were mostly leased out, but the failure of many lessors to pay their rents resulted in most of the land being sold. The sale of these lands funded the growth of Ohio University. Today it is one of the larger institutions of higher learning in Ohio, with an enrollment of over 19,000 on the Athens campus (28,000+ for all campuses). Ohio University (OU) is a public university located in Athens, Ohio that is situated on a 1,800 acre (7. ...

The earliest industry in the area was salt production, followed by iron production and coal extraction. Today, the largest employer in the county is Ohio University. For other uses, see Salt (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Iron (disambiguation). ... Coal Coal (IPA: ) is a fossil fuel formed in swamp ecosystems where plant remains were saved by water and mud from oxidization and biodegradation. ... Ohio University (OU) is a public university located in Athens, Ohio that is situated on a 1,800 acre (7. ...

In 1843, the Hocking Canal opened, enabling shipping from the Ohio River up the Hocking River, which passes through Athens, to Nelsonville, Ohio, and points beyond. However, the canal was closed during cold winters when it froze over. The first railroad reached Athens in 1857. In the late 1800s, an interurban line opened between Athens and Nelsonville and operated for some years. The Hocking Canal was a small 19th Century canal in southern Ohio that once linked Athens to Lancaster and the Ohio and Erie Canal, but was destroyed by flooding and never rebuilt. ... The Hocking River is a river that drains part of southeast Ohio, mostly within the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau, although its headwaters are within glaciated territory. ... Nelsonville is a city located in western Athens County, Ohio. ... This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ...

The Athens Lunatic Asylum, later called the Athens State Hospital, opened in 1874. This was located on high ground to the south of town and to the south of the Hocking River, and in the late 1800s was the town's largest employer. The state hospital was eventually decommissioned and the property was deeded to Ohio University. It is now known as The Ridges. Much of the building space has been renovated for offices and research space, and most of the grounds has been set aside as open space, including a land lab. The Athens Lunatic Asylum began operation in 1874 in Athens, Ohio. ... The Athens Lunatic Asylum is located in Athens, Ohio, and is now called The Ridges. ... A land lab is an area of land that has been set aside for use in biological studies. ...

Starting in 1969, the Hocking River was partly relocated and partly channelized for a stretch of several miles around the town, moving the river hundreds of feet to the south so that the floodplain, formerly south of the river, was now north of the river and since has been extensively built on by Ohio University. Much of this floodplain was originally agricultural land for the state hospital, but also included park-like areas open to the public. There was an outstanding virgin grove of sycamores near the old Richland Avenue bridge that was destroyed by a tornado in the late 1800s. The Hocking River is a river that drains part of southeast Ohio, mostly within the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau, although its headwaters are within glaciated territory. ... This picture shows the flood plain following a 1 in 10 year flood on the Isle of Wight. ... Ohio University (OU) is a public university located in Athens, Ohio that is situated on a 1,800 acre (7. ... Species See text. ... This article is about the weather phenomenon. ...

The only battle ever to take place in Athens occurred in 1904 when both the U.S. Army and the Ohio National Guard were conducting training exercises at the same time at the city. When some guardsmen became drunk and caused a disturbance, they were arrested by Army MPs. The ensuing quarrel escalated into a battle on Washington Street, during which one guardsman was killed and several combatants were wounded. This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The United States National Guard is a reserve forces component of the United States Army (the Army National Guard) and the United States Air Force (the Air National Guard). ...

During the 1960s Athens was designated the alternate Capital City of Ohio in the event Columbus was wiped out by a Soviet nuclear strike. An exercise was held where Governor Rhodes and the Statehouse were evacuated and State government was removed to Athens.

Current Issues

Several years ago, a controversy embroiled Athens over the building of a Wal-Mart and associated stores on East State Street, on land owned by Ohio University. Some area residents strongly opposed the development. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... Ohio University (OU) is a public university located in Athens, Ohio that is situated on a 1,800 acre (7. ...

Controversy has percolated for years about the role of Ohio University vis-a-vis the role of the City of Athens. Some residents claim that the university has too much power over the city, and several years ago, the university publicly asserted its independence of city laws relating to zoning, development, and flood-plain regulations. There also has been controversy over the level of enrollment at the university, now around 20,000 students, with some wanting to increase enrollment, others wanting to reduce it. This is an issue because increasing students strains city services but also results in more revenue for the city. So it's a classic growth vs. conservation argument.

Green space around the city has also been a controversial public issue. The city over the past decade has established a partial greenbelt around the northeast side of the city, connecting to Strouds Run State Park and including about 325 acres. Developers want to alter more hillsides around the city, which is opposed by activists and some area residents, including a neighborhood group on the south side. Strouds Run State Park Strouds Run State Park is an Ohio state park located primarily in Canaan Township, Athens County, Ohio, with a small part in Ames Township of Athens County. ...

Economic development continues to be a source of discussion and controversy. In recent years, Athens has lost two substantial private employers, McBee and TS Trim, with no traditional industry to replace them. Some high-tech firms already in Athens, however, have expanded operations in recent years, and the retail and restaurant business on the east side has expanded greatly, with mainly chain eateries like Ruby Tuesday's and Arby's and dry-good stores like Lowe's and Staples. Plus the Athens' economy is protected by the institutional permanence of Ohio University, at least when compared to other mainly hard-pressed rural southeast Ohio towns. But still, most of the news in Athens arises from the tension between students and permanent residents, and never more than when the university enrollment is peaking, as it has been in the last few years.

Public services

The residents of Athens are served by the Athens City School District and Athens High School. They are also served by the Nelsonville Public Library system (which is the Athens County Public Library system) with branches in Albany, Athens, Chauncey, Coolville, Glouster, Nelsonville, and The Plains. It has been suggested that this school-related article be merged to the appropriate locality article. ... Albany is a village located in Athens County, Ohio. ... Chauncey is a village located in Athens County, Ohio. ... Coolville is an incorporated village located in Troy Township, Athens County, Ohio (extreme southeast Ohio). ... Glouster is a village located in Athens County, Ohio. ... Nelsonville is a city located in western Athens County, Ohio. ... The Plains is an unincorporated census-designated place in Athens County, Ohio, United States. ...

Folklore

Athens was declared one of the top ten most haunted cities in America on the Fox Family special "World's Scariest Places" that aired on October 23, 2000. Other sources have made similar declarations. Ohio University has been called one of the most haunted college campuses in America; most notably, local legend includes stories of hauntings in the former asylum. The area of the asylum is known as The Ridges. There is a museum contained in the old asylum's main administration building. Additionally, rumor has it that the oldest hilltop cemeteries of the county form a pentagram, with the city in the exact middle. Fox Family was a cable channel in the United States (launched August 15, 1998) that aired shows from Fox Kids programming block such as Storytime with Thomas and The Three Friends and Jerry. ... Ohio University (OU) is a public university located in Athens, Ohio that is situated on a 1,800 acre (7. ... The Athens Lunatic Asylum is located in Athens, Ohio, and is now called The Ridges. ... A pentagram A pentagram (sometimes known as a pentalpha or pentangle or, more formally, as a star pentagon) is the shape of a five-pointed star drawn with five straight strokes. ...

Sports

Ohio University has made Athens a sports crazed city, with the most popular games in town being Ohio Bobcats football, men's basketball, and women's volleyball. The Bobcats typically are at the top of the Mid-American Conference's attendance figures in both winning and losing seasons. In fact, the 2007 Sporting News list of the "best sports cities" ranks Athens at 105 of 388 eligible cities This comes in far ahead of vastly larger cities such as Norfolk, Virginia; El Paso, Texas; Spokane, Washington; and Fresno, California. Ohio University features 20 varsity sports teams called the Bobcats. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... This article is about the sport. ... For the ball used in this sport, see Volleyball (ball). ... The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is a college athletic conference with a membership base that stretches from New York to Illinois. ... The Sporting News (TSN) is an American-based sports newspaper, currently affiliated with the Fox network. ... Motto: Crescas (Latin for, Thou shalt grow. ... El Paso redirects here. ... Nickname: Location of Spokane in Spokane County and Washington Coordinates: , Country United States State Washington County Spokane Government  - Mayor Dennis P. Hession Area  - City  58. ... Fresno redirects here. ...

In addition to Ohio Bobcats athletics, Athens is home to the Southern Ohio Copperheads, a baseball team of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. Ohio University features 20 varsity sports teams called the Bobcats. ...

The city also is home to a Parks and Recreation Department that actively supports a variety of initiatives. It sponsors adult summer and fall slow-pitch softball that is popular among residents in Athens and the county, though the separate men and women's leagues have fallen apart this year. Co-ed softball continues its popularity, however. Youth sports, such as soccer and little league, are also supported by local residents. In addition, the department maintains the Athens Skate Park, which is the second largest skate park in Ohio. The Athens Skate Park is, as the name states, a skatepark located in Athens, Ohio. ... A skate park is a recreational area where skateboarders, inline skaters, and bicyclists can perform tricks. ...

Music

Many great musicians have visited Athens over the years. Jazz greats Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie played in Athens. The Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, and Steppenwolf are a few of the rock bands who have come to Athens. Blues guitarists B. B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan performed in Athens and singer-songwriters Billy Joel, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor and Neil Young have held concerts. In addition, Bruce Springsteen, Hall & Oates, Richard Marx, The Ramones and the Marshall Tucker Band have also played Athens. Ohio University has hosted most of the major concerts in Athens. This article is about the American Jazz composer and performer. ... For the Australian cricketer nicknamed Dizzy, see Jason Gillespie. ... This article is about the band. ... For the bands 1969 self-titled debut album, see Led Zeppelin (album). ... Steppenwolf is a rock band that helped establish heavy metal music in the late 1960s along with bands like Blue Cheer and Iron Butterfly. ... Riley B. King (born September 16, 1925 in Itta Bena, Mississippi) better known as B. B. King or The King of Blues, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, widely considered one of the best and most respected blues musicians of all time. ... Stephen Stevie Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990), born in Dallas, Texas, was an American blues guitarist. ... William Martin Billy Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, pianist, songwriter, composer and musician. ... Linda Marie Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona) is a popular vocalist with multiple Grammy Awards, numerous multi-platinum albums, an Emmy Award, a Tony Award nomination who has recorded over 30 studio albums and has made guest appearances on over 100 other albums. ... James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in Belmont, Massachusetts. ... This article is about the musician. ... Springsteen redirects here. ... Hall & Oates is a popular music duo made up of Daryl Hall & John Oates. ... Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963 in Winnetka, Illinois) is an adult contemporary and pop/rock singer, songwriter and record producer. ... The Ramones (L-R, Johnny, Tommy, Joey, Dee Dee) on the cover of their debut self-titled album (1976), cementing their place at the dawn of the punk movement. ... The Marshall Tucker Band is a southern rock band, who in 1973 released their first EP, simply titled The Marshall Tucker band. Originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Marshall Tucker Band still play up to 150 shows in a year. ...

Athens is known throughout Ohio as the home of a diverse and vibrant original music scene. Bands like Phish, the White Stripes, The Black Keys, Urban Transit, O.A.R., Ekoostik Hookah and HUM have played on Athens stages while they were still relative unknowns. The current scene contains groups that range from bluegrass, to jam-rock, to garage-rock revival, to punk, to metal, and so on. In addition there is a strong Folk, Celtic and Blues community. Local singing group, The Local Girls, performed in "The East Room" of The White House On December 28, 1998. This article is about the band. ... This article is about the American duo. ... The Black Keys are a blues-rock duo consisting of Daniel Auerbach (vocals and guitar) and Patrick Carney (drums) from Akron, Ohio. ... Of A Revolution (or O.A.R.) is an American rock band consisting of Marc Roberge (lead vocals & guitar), Chris Culos (drums), Richard On (lead guitar), Benj Gershman (bass), and Jerry DePizzo (saxophone and guitar). ...

Other major artists who have appeared recently in Athens include: Vanilla Ice, Yung Joc, The Fray, Gavin DeGraw, Blink-182, David Banner, Afroman, Travis Tritt, Cherish, Lifehouse, Bobby Valentino, Cake, Alison Krauss & Union Station,Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys. Wynton Marsalis, Lyle Lovett, Sugar Ray, 10,000 Maniacs, They Might Be Giants, The Dismemberment Plan, Trick Pony, Jorma Kaukonen, Rahzel, Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch, and many others. Robert Matthew Van Winkle (born October 31, 1968), better known as Vanilla Ice, is a Grammy Award nominated, American Music Award winning American rapper and actor known mostly for the 1990 single Ice Ice Baby. ... Yung Joc (born Jasiel A. Robinson on April 2, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper from College Park, Georgia. ... The Fray is a four-piece piano rock band from Denver, Colorado. ... Gavin DeGraw (born February 4, 1977) is an American pop singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... This article is about a musician. ... Afroman (born Joseph Mortimer Foreman on July 28, 1974) is a rap artist from Palmdale, California. ... Information in this article or section has not been verified against sources and may not be reliable. ... For other uses, see Cherish. ... Lifehouse is an alternative rock band from the United States. ... This article is about the R&B singer. ... Cake (often written as CAKE) is a band from Sacramento, California, formed in 1991. ... Alison Krauss (born July 23, 1971)[1] is an American bluegrass-country singer and fiddle player. ... Wynton Learson Marsalis (b. ... Lyle Lovett, from the cover of 1996s The Road to Ensenada Lyle Lovett (born in Klein, Texas on November 1, 1957) is an American singer-songwriter. ... Sugar Ray is a rock band from Newport Beach, Orange County, California. ... 10,000 Maniacs is a United States-based alternative rock band, formed in 1981 and active with various line-ups since that time. ... This article is about the musical group. ... The Dismemberment Plan was a Washington D.C. based indie rock band formed on January 1, 1993. ... Trick Pony in concert Trick Pony is a trio of country music performers, consisting of guitarist/singer Keith Burns, bassist/singer Ira Dean, and singer/guitarist/harmonica player Heidi Newfield. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Rahzel (full name Rahzel M. Brown) is probably best known in the semi-mainstream world as a member of the Roots, Rahzel is an MC that specializes in the fifth element of hip-hop culture -- beatboxing (which comes after graffiti spraying, DJing, MCing, and breakdancing). ... For other persons named Lucinda Williams, see Lucinda Williams (disambiguation). ... Gillian Welch Gillian Welch (born October 2, 1967 in New York City) is a singer-songwriter whose musical style combines elements of bluegrass, neotraditional country, Americana, old time string band music and folk into a rustic style that she dubs American Primitive. All of her recordings feature the close-harmonies...

The Snapdragons were a power trio out of Athens, Ohio. Signed with Atlantic Records in 1991, they released a self-titled album that year which climbed the college radio charts and received much critical acclaim. They toured the United States with Soul Asylum, The Dead Milkmen, and Superchunk. Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Soul Asylum is an alternative rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1983. ... The Dead Milkmen was a satirical punk rock/pop band that formed in 1983 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Superchunk (left to right): Mac McCaughan, Jim Wilbur, Jon Wurster, Laura Ballance. ...

Jesty Beatz, a popular rap artist and music producer, attended Ohio University. Beatz albums include We Run Blocks, Formal Introduction, and Deal or No Deal. He has performed with Mike Jones, Lil John, Fat Joe, Young Joc and has made multiple appearances at the The Appomattox Courthouse. Alphanumeric List 1-9 1200 Techniques 2 Live Crew Fresh Kid Ice Luke Skyywalker Mr. ... In the music industry, record producer designates a person responsible for completing a master recording so that it is fit for release. ... For other persons named Michael or Mike Jones, see Michael Jones. ... Lil Jon is an Atlanta rap producer and vocalist. ... Joseph Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970 in The Bronx, New York, USA[1]), better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is a Puerto Rican-American rapper. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Sammy Kaye, ranked number 14 in the Big Band era^{[citation needed]}, attended Ohio University. ÁSammy Kaye (born Samuel Zarnocay, Jr. ...

Many of the musical venues in Athens are concentrated on two blocks of Court Street. Due to the size of the town, the availability of cheap rent, various open stages and the close proximity of the music venues to Ohio University's campus, conditions in Athens are perfect for incubating new original musicians. Full-time cover bands are rare and often frowned upon by the City's "scenester" music fans.

The Athens Musician Network contains a detailed archive of the local music scene. Founded in 1997 it contains audio and video archives as well as a searchable concert history.

Music in Athens is an audio slideshow essay and provides a good overview of the diversity of music being performed in Athens.

In the summer of 1973 the Ohio Valley Summer Theater began a production called the Appalachian Green Parks Project that featured music, dance and theater derived from the Appalachian region. This group eventually won the Govenor's award for Community Action, released an album of their music, performed at the Sylvan Amphitheater at the base of the Washington Monument in Washington DC on July 4 in 1974, made numerous TV appearances including ABC TV's Make A Wish, provided the music soundtrack for the Ohio Department Of Natural Resources public service film titled Sweet Ohio, were designated as the official Bicentennial Touring Group for the state of Ohio and were the subject of a documentary film themselves during their four year run.

Two former members of the Appalachian Green Parks Project, Jim McGaw and Charlie Lewis began performing with Jimmy Prouty and went on to form the New Vinton County Frogwhompers Marching, Singing, Stumming and Plucking Society in 1976 which was to become one of the most popular groups to come out of the region in the 1970's.

Reunion concerts of both the Green Parks Project and the Frogwhompers took place at ARTS/West in Athens in July of 2007.

Popular local bands and artists include Red Dahlia (Universal Records/Orange Records), Robots on Crack, The Royales, Southeast Engine, We March, Men of Gentle Birth, Dropdead Sons, Wheels on Fire, The Snails, Adam Torres, Fokushima, Papadosio, The Dragline Brothers, Casual Future, Vellumn, Vintage Green and The Silo Circuit. Red Dahlia is a female fronted rock band founded in Athens, Ohio. ... Universal Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group. ... Orange Record Label is a Canadian independent record label, located in Toronto, Ontario. ... Wheels on Fire may refer to: This Wheels on Fire, a song by Bob Dylan and Rick Danko This Wheels on Fire, Levon Helms autobiography Wheels on Fire, a song by The Magic Numbers from their 2005 album The Magic Numbers Wheels on Fire, an Amiga game...

Festivals

Several significant annual festivals and events are held in or near Athens:

• College Fraturdays
• The original court street shuffle
• The running of the bulls (sponsored by D.P. Dough)
• K.C.'s Annual Millfest Extravaganza
• The Athens Community Music Festival is held each August and features dozens of local bands.
• The Hockhocking Folk Festival is held annually in May at Hocking College. An audio slideshow of the event can be found in the Music in Athens series here
• The Pagan Spirit Gathering, sponsored by Circle Sanctuary, is held near Athens during the week of the Summer solstice.
• Palmer Fest is held each spring on Palmer Street.
• Christmas in July
• Valentine's Day in August
• Memorial Day in November
• Easter Year Round
• Oaktober Fest is held each fall and spring on Oak Street.
• Congo Fest is held yearly beginning in fall 2007 on Congress Street.
• Milliron Fest is held each spring on Milliron Street.
• Foster Fest, introduced in 2007 was held on Foster Place and Smith Street.
• The Athens Area Sustainability Festival is held annually at the beginning of October at the Athens Fairgrounds; it began in 2001.
• The Pawpaw Festival has been held annually since 1999 in September at Lake Snowden just southwest of Athens, near Albany.
• The annual Halloween bash in Athens caters to roughly 20,000 to 30,000 dressed up partygoers on four closed blocks of downtown streets. It is touted to be the third largest block party in the nation.
• The annual Boogie on the Bricks is a fast growing, all day event held in July. It allowed drinking of alcoholic beverages in the streets during a limited time for the first time in the history of the town in 2006.
• For many years, an annual Springfest was held on the OU Campus. Primarily due to changes in state alcohol laws, it was replaced in 2004 by an annual event at Ervin's Big Red Barn (and field), a private "party-farm" just outside the city. Each year, the festival name is changed to represent the number of years it has been held (example 2007 is four fest).

Hocking College is a 2 year technical college located in Nelsonville, Ohio. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Circle Sanctuary is a non-profit organization dedicated to networking, research, spiritual healing, community celebrations, and education within the Pagan community, and outreach to the general public. ... “Summer solstice” redirects here. ... Albany is a village located in Athens County, Ohio. ...

Geography

Athens is located at 39°19′45″N, 82°5′46″W (39.329427, -82.096237)^GR1.

Athens is located in the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. The county extends west from the Ohio River, mostly centering around the lower Hocking River watershed. The Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau is located in an arc around southeastern Ohio into western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. ... View of Pittsburgh, the largest metropolitan area on the Ohio River, where the Allegheny River (left) and the Monongahela River (right) join at Point State Park to form the Ohio River Cincinnati, Ohio is a well known city along the Ohio River, historically known for its riverboats. ... The Hocking River is a river that drains part of southeast Ohio, mostly within the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau, although its headwaters are within glaciated territory. ...

Athens is located mostly on and around a south-jutting ridge bordered by a loop in the Hocking River. The underlying geology is mostly sandstone and shale, including "redbed" shale that presents a severe slip hazard when structures are built over it on hillsides. Most hillsides, though, are solid sandstone and present very little slip potential. The old Athens Mental Hospital grounds (now part of the university), for example, was built on the top of a hillside in the late 1860s, and is completely stable. The new University Courtyard Apartments is built on the same ridge with the same underlying geology on the other side of a cut made by a small creek. The Hocking River is a river that drains part of southeast Ohio, mostly within the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau, although its headwaters are within glaciated territory. ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Red sandstone interior of Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona, worn smooth due to erosion by flash flooding over millions of years Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-size mineral or rock grains. ... Shale Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock whose original constituents were clays or muds. ...

The city receives all its water supply from wells in unconsolidated river aquifers, and is reputed to be the largest city in the United States to do so. An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or unconsolidated materials (gravel, sand, silt, or clay) from which groundwater can be usefully extracted using a water well. ...

Strouds Run State Park is located just outside the city, bordering the city line. This park features 2,606 acres (11 km²) of wooded hills, including many bluffs and rock shelters, centered around a man-made lake. Camping is available. Strouds Run State Park Strouds Run State Park is an Ohio state park located primarily in Canaan Township, Athens County, Ohio, with a small part in Ames Township of Athens County. ... “Precipice” redirects here. ... A rock shelter is a shallow cave-like opening at the base of a bluff or cliff. ... For other uses, see Lake (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see camping (disambiguation) Camping is an outdoor recreational activity involving the spending of one or more nights in a tent, primitive structure, a travel trailer or recreational vehicle at a campsite with the purpose of getting away from civilization and enjoying nature. ...

The City of Athens has recently established the Strouds Ridge Preserve project, currently including some 345 acres (140 hectares), to save land from development adjacent to the state park. This preserve includes an 85-acre (340,000 m²) old-growth forest known as "Hawk Woods", or, more formally, the Dale & Jacki Riddle State Nature Preserve. Also adjacent to the state park is the 75-acre Blair Preserve, owned by the Athens Conservancy. Riddle State Nature Preserve is located in central Athens County, Ohio, on the fringe of the city of Athens, Ohio. ...

The City has been developing an extensive scenic trail system in the city lands, adjacent Strouds Run State Park, and the Blair Preserve owned by the Athens Conservancy.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.6 km² (8.3 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) 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. ...

Economy

Ohio University is now the largest employer in Athens County. Coal was once a huge source of employment in the county, but is now a very minor source, as the best and most available coal has been extracted. One of the more interesting manufacturing companies that once existed in Athens was the Midget Motors Corporation, makers of the small automobile, the King Midget. Ohio University (OU) is a public university located in Athens, Ohio that is situated on a 1,800 acre (7. ... Coal Coal (IPA: ) is a fossil fuel formed in swamp ecosystems where plant remains were saved by water and mud from oxidization and biodegradation. ... King Midget was a type of car produced between 1946 and 1970 by the Midget Motors Corporation. ... King Midget was a type of car produced between 1946 and 1970 by the Midget Motors Corporation. ...

One growing business in Athens is Diagnostic Hybrids. This biotech company specializes in genetic probe kits to provide quick diagnoses of various infectious diseases as well as cell cultures for research purposes. It currently employs about 150 people and projects more than 500 employees by 2012.

Athens is known for its local food economy, featuring a significant amount of organic produce, sold largely through a year-round farmer's market held on Saturdays and Wednesdays at the University Mall on the city's east side. Organic farming is a form of agriculture which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, plant growth regulators, and livestock feed additives. ...

Media

Athens is served by several news publications:

• The Athens Messenger, a daily paper published by Brown Publishing, which also publishes a weekly entertainment paper named the Athens Insider
• The Athens News, a free semi-weekly tabloid published by Bruce Mitchell
• The Post, a student newspaper of Ohio University
• The Athens Musician Network, a website founded in 1997 dedicated to archiving and promoting Athens' rich musical heritage. Site contains audio, video, venue information, musician blogs and more.
• "The Matrix", Athens High School's student-run newspaper.

In addition, Ohio University's telecommunications center provides public radio and television. The FM radio system covers all of southeastern Ohio.

• FM Public Radio
  • WOUB-FM, Athens, 91.3 FM
  • WOUC-FM, Cambridge, 89.1 FM
  • WOUH-FM, Chillicothe, 91.9 FM
  • WOUL-FM, Ironton, 89.1 FM (the "L" is from Lawrence Co.)
  • WOUZ-FM, Zanesville, 90.1 FM
  • WMRT-FM, Marietta, 98.7 FM, relayed in Athens from Marietta College
• AM Public Radio: WOUB-AM, 1340 AM (Athens only)
• Internet Radio: ACRN (All-Campus Radio Network)
• Public Television: WOUB-TV, broadcast channel 20
• Public Television: WOUB-DT, broadcast digital channel 27

Private broadcast media include: ACRN (All-Campus Radio Network) is a college radio station located in Athens, Ohio. ...

• WXTQ-FM, 105.5 and WATH-AM, 970 AM (Athens)
• WSEO-FM 107.7 and WAIS-AM (Nelsonville)
• WJKW-FM, 95.9 FM (Athens; Christian format)
• WEAK-LPFM, 106.7, "Union Station" (Athens, oldies)

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 21,342 people, 6,271 households, and 1,906 families residing in the city. The population density was 988.0/km² (2,560.4/mi²). There were 6,715 housing units at an average density of 310.9/km² (805.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.16% White, 3.82% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 4.47% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. 1.41% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Hispanics in the United States, or Hispanic Americans, are American citizens or residents of Hispanic ethnicity who identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 6,271 households. 12.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 22.9% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female head of household with no husband present, and 69.6% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.72. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city 6.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 66.7% were from 18 to 24, 13.7% were from 25 to 44, 8.0% were from 45 to 64, and 4.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $17,122, and the median income for a family was $53,391. Males had a median income of $35,849 versus $28,866 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,061. About 14.8% of families and 51.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% 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. ...

Notable natives and residents

• Earl Cranston, an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church
• Dow Finsterwald, professional golfer best known for winning the 1958 PGA Championship.
• William James Hoge, born in Athens, noted Presbyterian clergyman, college professor and Biblical scholar^[1]
• Maya Lin, noted architect and designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
• David Wilhelm, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1993 to 1994
• John Cumberland, Prominent 1930s social activist.

Earl Cranston (June 27, 1840 – August 18, 1932) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1896. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      This article... The Methodist Episcopal Church, sometimes referred to as the M.E. Church, officially began at the Baltimore Christmas Conference in 1784. ... // Dow H. Finsterwald, Sr. ... Presbyterianism is part of the Reformed churches family of denominations of Christian Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin which traces its institutional roots to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. ... see also Holy Orders The following terms have traditional meanings for the Anglican Church, and possibly beyond: A churchman is in principle a member of a church congregation, in practice someone in holy orders. ... Visitors at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maya Ying Lin (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; born October 5, 1959) is an American artist who has become known for her work in sculpture and landscape art. ... For other uses, see Architect (disambiguation). ... The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a national war memorial located in Washington, D.C., that honors members of the U.S. armed forces who had died in service or are unaccounted for during the Vietnam War. ... David Wilhelm (born 2 October 1956) is an American political operative and businessman. ... Former Vermont Governor Dr. Howard Dean is the current Chairman of the DNC. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is the principal campaign and fund-raising organization affiliated with the United States Democratic Party. ... John Cumberland (born May 10, 1947 in Westbrook, Maine) is a former Major League Baseball player and coach. ...

References

Bibliography

• Beatty, Elizabeth G. and Marjorie S. Stone. 1984. Getting to Know Athens County. The Stone House, Athens OH.

Comunity Web Links

• List of Community Links
• Ohio University
• Ohio Bobcats Athletics
• Athens Trails (includes many trail maps of the area)
• Athens Conservancy (land trust ngo active in the Athens area)
• Athens County Public Library
• Ohio University Libraries

External links

• Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Athens County Geographic Information System
• Athens County Public Library
• City of Athens, Ohio
• Music and Photo slideshows of Athens, Ohio
• Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Athens County, Ohio
County seat: Athens
Cities	Athens | Nelsonville Athens County is a county located in the state of Ohio, in the southeasternmost part of the state. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nelsonville is a city located in western Athens County, Ohio. ...
Villages	Albany | Amesville | Buchtel | Chauncey | Coolville | Glouster | Jacksonville | Trimble Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Albany is a village located in Athens County, Ohio. ... Amesville is a village located in Athens County, Ohio. ... Buchtel is a village located in Athens and Hocking counties in Ohio, just northeast of Nelsonville, Ohio. ... Chauncey is a village located in Athens County, Ohio. ... Coolville is an incorporated village located in Troy Township, Athens County, Ohio (extreme southeast Ohio). ... Glouster is a village located in Athens County, Ohio. ... Jacksonville is a village located in Athens County, Ohio. ... Trimble is a village located in Athens County, Ohio. ...
Townships	Alexander | Ames | Athens | Bern | Canaan | Carthage | Dover | Lee | Lodi | Rome | Trimble | Troy | Waterloo | York Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... Municipalities and townships of Athens County. ... York Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio. ...
Census-designated place	The Plains The Plains is an unincorporated census-designated place in Athens County, Ohio, United States. ...
Other localities	Carbondale | Guysville | Hockingport | Millfield | New Marshfield | Shade | Sharpsburg | Stewart Carbondale is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. ... Guysville is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. ... Hockingport is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. ... Millfield is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. ... New Marshfield is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. ... Shade is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. ... Sharpsburg is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. ... Stewart is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. ...