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Athens is a city in Henderson County.
It is the county seat.
One tradition says the community was named after the city in Greece, because founders expected it to become a cultural center. Another says it was named for the city in Georgia.
The latitude of Athens is 32.204N. The longitude is -95.855W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 489 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 11,962.
Local
$29,372National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Athens demographic reports
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Sections below provide additional information and links about Athens demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Henderson County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 75751 ZIP code.
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8% of Athens residents report German ancestry, and 10% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Athens ancestry & family history guide.
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Records & databases:
- Ancestry.com - TX data
- Birth, marriage & death records
- Cemetery records
- County history catalog
- Census records (historic)
- Court, land & probate records
- Death index
- Family & local history
- Immigration records
- Military records (historic)
- Newspaper articles
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- Athens area cemeteries
- Cemeteries in Henderson County
- Cemetery record compendium
- Texas cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
- Communities near Athens
- Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
- Nearby cities of 50,000 or more
- Communities in Henderson County
- Athens business guide
- Athens Chamber of Commerce
- Better Business Bureau
- Business licenses
- Corporate records search
- Courts in Texas
- Local ordinances in Texas (Partial selection)
- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
- Charitable donations
- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in Texas
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Athens was $16,561, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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- Current labor force
- Wage estimates
- Henderson County economic census
- Henderson County economic summary
- Henderson County employment growth
- Henderson County unemployment rate
- Texas economic data
18% of Athens residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Athens
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- Learning Disabilities Association in Texas
- Schools in or near Athens
- School districts in or near Athens
- School report cards
- Yearbooks (old) of Texas high schools
- Air pollution in Henderson County
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- Land contamination in Henderson County
- Nature Conservancy projects in Texas
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Henderson County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Texas
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- Texas festivals (Texas tourism department)
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- Henderson County government
- Texas state government
- Driver's licenses
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- Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records
- Historic sites in or near Athens
- Historic sites in Texas
- Museums in or near Athens
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- Texas state archives
- Texas state encyclopedia
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Henderson County genealogy forum
Median rent in Athens, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $347. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $744.
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Libraries in Athens include Clint W Murchison Memorial Library ... View libraries
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- Census map of Athens area
- Historic maps of TX cities - Library of Congress
- Historic maps of Texas
- Topographic map of Athens
Newspapers in Athens include Athens Review
- Daily newspapers in or near Athens
- AM radio stations in or near Athens
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- Athens Chamber of Commerce
- Community foundations (by state)
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- Nonprofit groups
- Nonprofit guide for Athens
- Rotary club search
- Volunteer opportunities in or near Athens
- Aerial photo of Athens
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- Panoramic photos of Texas communities
- Photos of Texas places
- Post cards of Texas communities
Henderson County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Athens political report.
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The average commute time for Athens workers is 22 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
A total of 5 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Athens between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
This is a rate of 4.4 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was slightly higher than the national norm.
Hotels in Athens include Best Western, Best Western Inn on the Hill, Super 8.
- Monthly averages & records
- Major storms (searchable by county)
- Texas coastal water temperatures
- National weather map
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