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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Athens (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Athens. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Athens is located in Athens County and is the County Seat.

To see how the shape of Ohio's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Athens County: Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, Washington & Wood (WV).

Below are the counties that are near Athens. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Athens:

  • Athens County     (The home county of Athens)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.
    • Armitage
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Armitage. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armitage
      • Armitage is located in Athens County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Armitage
      • From Athens to Armitage
    • The Plains
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Plains
      • The Plains is located in Athens County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for The Plains <3>
    • Liars Corner ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Chauncey
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chauncey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chauncey
      • Chauncey is located in Athens County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,038 people
    • Mount Nebo ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mount Nebo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Nebo
      • Mount Nebo is located in Athens County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Mount Nebo
      • From Athens to Mount Nebo
    • Carsey Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carsey Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carsey Town
      • Carsey Town is located in Athens County
    • Shade
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Truetown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Mudsock ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mudsock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mudsock
      • Mudsock is located in Athens County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Mudsock
      • From Athens to Mudsock
    • Albany
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Mineral
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mineral. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral
      • Mineral is located in Athens County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Mineral
      • From Athens to Mineral
    • Amesville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amesville
      • Amesville is located in Athens County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 153 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Amesville <3>
    • Carbondale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Gallia County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.
    • Kyger
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Carlton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Alice
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Ewington
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Cheshire
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Vinton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vinton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vinton
      • Vinton is located in Gallia County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vinton <3>
    • Edna ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edna
      • Edna is located in Gallia County
  • Hocking County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.
    • Orbiston
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Orbiston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orbiston
      • Orbiston is located in Hocking County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Orbiston
      • From Athens to Orbiston
    • Jobs
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jobs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jobs
      • Jobs is located in Hocking County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jobs
      • From Athens to Jobs
    • Murray City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murray City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murray City
      • Murray City is located in Hocking County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 433 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Murray City <3>
    • Candy Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Candy Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candy Town
      • Candy Town is located in Hocking County
    • New Pittsburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Pittsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Pittsburg
      • New Pittsburg is located in Hocking County
    • New Town
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Hocking County
    • Carbon Hill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Sand Run
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Sand Run Junction
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Union Furnace
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Mount Pleasant
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Hocking County
    • Logan
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • West Logan
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Jackson County
  • Meigs County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.
    • Point Rock
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Point Rock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Rock
      • Point Rock is located in Meigs County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Point Rock
      • From Athens to Point Rock
    • Dexter
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dexter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dexter
      • Dexter is located in Meigs County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dexter
      • From Athens to Dexter
    • Tuppers Plains
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Lima
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Rutland
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Langsville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Langsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langsville
      • Langsville is located in Meigs County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Langsville
      • From Athens to Langsville
    • Thomas Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomas Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas Village
      • Thomas Village is located in Meigs County
    • Keno
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Pomeroy
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Welshtown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Middleport
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middleport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middleport
      • Middleport is located in Meigs County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,391 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middleport <3>
    • Syracuse
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Syracuse have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Syracuse
      • Syracuse is located in Meigs County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 809 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Syracuse <3>
    • Bashan
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
  • Morgan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.
    • Joy
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Joy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joy
      • Joy is located in Morgan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Joy
      • From Athens to Joy
    • Wrightstown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Chesterhill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterhill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterhill
      • Chesterhill is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 271 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesterhill <3>
    • Elliott Crossroads
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Westland
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Westland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westland
      • Westland is located in Morgan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Westland
      • From Athens to Westland
    • Todds
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Morganville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Stockport
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Malta
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malta
      • Malta is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 631 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Malta <3>
    • McConnelsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McConnelsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConnelsville
      • McConnelsville is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,720 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McConnelsville <3>
    • Neelysville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Deavertown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Eagleport
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Eagleport. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagleport
      • Eagleport is located in Morgan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Eagleport
      • From Athens to Eagleport
  • Perry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.
    • Corning
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Drakes
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Hemlock
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock
      • Hemlock is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 146 people
    • Ludington
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ludington. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ludington
      • Ludington is located in Perry County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ludington
      • From Athens to Ludington
    • New Straitsville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Straitsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Straitsville
      • New Straitsville is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 715 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Straitsville <3>
    • Congo
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Shawnee
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Chapel Hill ‑ Historic
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chapel Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
      • Chapel Hill is located in Perry County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Chapel Hill
      • From Athens to Chapel Hill
    • Rendville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rendville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rendville
      • Rendville is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 36 people
    • San Toy ‑ Historic
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for San Toy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Toy
      • San Toy is located in Perry County
      • San Toy has also been known as:
      • Santoy
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to San Toy
      • From Athens to San Toy
    • New Lexington
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Rehoboth
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Junction City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Junction City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction City
      • Junction City is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 802 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Junction City <3>
  • Vinton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.
    • Moonville ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Moonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moonville
      • Moonville is located in Vinton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Moonville
      • From Athens to Moonville
    • Hope ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope
      • Hope is located in Vinton County
    • Vales Mills
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vales Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vales Mills
      • Vales Mills is located in Vinton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Vales Mills
      • From Athens to Vales Mills
    • Zaleski
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Arbaugh
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Arbaugh. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arbaugh
      • Arbaugh is located in Vinton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Arbaugh
      • From Athens to Arbaugh
    • Oreton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oreton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oreton
      • Oreton is located in Vinton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oreton
      • From Athens to Oreton
    • McArthur
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McArthur have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McArthur
      • McArthur is located in Vinton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,620 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McArthur <3>
    • Wilkesville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Dundas
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Stella
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stella. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
      • Stella is located in Vinton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stella
      • From Athens to Stella
    • Hamden
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Richland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Richland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richland
      • Richland is located in Vinton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Richland
      • From Athens to Richland
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.
    • Decaturville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • Fillmore
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Napier
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Napier. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napier
      • Napier is located in Washington County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Napier
      • From Athens to Napier
    • Redbush
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Wolf Creek
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wolf Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek
      • Wolf Creek is located in Washington County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wolf Creek
      • From Athens to Wolf Creek
    • Barlow
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Corner
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Corner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner
      • Corner is located in Washington County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Corner
      • From Athens to Corner
    • Vincent
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Porterfield
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Porterfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porterfield
      • Porterfield is located in Washington County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Porterfield
      • From Athens to Porterfield
    • Luke Chute
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Luke Chute. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luke Chute
      • Luke Chute is located in Washington County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Luke Chute
      • From Athens to Luke Chute
    • Rockland
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rockland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland
      • Rockland is located in Washington County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rockland
      • From Athens to Rockland
    • Watertown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Belpre
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
  • Jackson County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.
    • Neptune
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Neptune. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neptune
      • Neptune is located in Jackson County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Neptune
      • From Athens to Neptune
    • Skull Run
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Skull Run. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skull Run
      • Skull Run is located in Jackson County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Skull Run
      • From Athens to Skull Run
    • Sherman
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Willow Grove ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Grove
      • Willow Grove is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Willowdale
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Willowdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowdale
      • Willowdale is located in Jackson County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Willowdale
      • From Athens to Willowdale
  • Mason County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.
    • Mason
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason
      • Mason is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 920 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mason <3>
    • Clifton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Clifton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Clifton
      • From Athens to Clifton
    • Hartford City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • West Columbia
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • New Haven
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Sassafras
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
  • Wood County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.
    • Washington
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington
      • Washington is located in Wood County (WV)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Washington <3>
    • Blennerhassett
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blennerhassett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blennerhassett
      • Blennerhassett is located in Wood County (WV)
    • Eli
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Eli. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eli
      • Eli is located in Wood County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Eli
      • From Athens to Eli
    • Lubeck
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Parkersburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Pleasant View
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Vienna
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vienna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vienna
      • Vienna is located in Wood County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,028 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vienna <3>

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Athens, see our County-by-County Page for Athens.

Cemeteries Near Athens ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Athens.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Athens covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.

  • Old Athens Hospital Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Athens Hospital Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Athens Hospital Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • State Street Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the State Street Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the State Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Athens Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Athens Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Athens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • New Athens Hospital Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Athens Hospital Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Athens Hospital Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Higgin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Higgin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Higgin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Fagan Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Clarks Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clarks Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clarks Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hocking Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hocking Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hocking Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pruden Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pruden Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pruden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mansfield Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mansfield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mansfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hunter Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Zion Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Union Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Littler Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Littler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Littler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Athens had a population of 2,620 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Athens had a population of 24,600 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Athens, with the one closest to Athens listed first.

  • Armitage
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Armitage. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armitage
    • Armitage is located in Athens County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Armitage
    • From Athens to Armitage
  • Grosvenor
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grosvenor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grosvenor
    • Grosvenor is located in Athens County
  • Fisher
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fisher have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher
    • Fisher is located in Athens County
  • Lysander
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lysander have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lysander
    • Lysander is located in Athens County
  • Chauncey
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chauncey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chauncey
    • Chauncey is located in Athens County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,038 people
  • Canaanville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canaanville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canaanville
    • Canaanville is located in Athens County
  • Hamley Run
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamley Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamley Run
    • Hamley Run is located in Athens County
  • Pleasanton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasanton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasanton
    • Pleasanton is located in Athens County
  • Glen Ebon
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Ebon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Ebon
    • Glen Ebon is located in Athens County
  • Shade
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Millfield
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millfield
    • Millfield is located in Athens County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millfield <3>
  • Albany
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
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    • Chase
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chase
      • Chase is located in Athens County
    • New England
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New England have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New England
      • New England is located in Athens County
    • Mineral
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mineral. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral
      • Mineral is located in Athens County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Mineral
      • From Athens to Mineral

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Athens. See our List of 1890's Communities around Athens.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Athens ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 39 newspapers that have been published in the area around Athens.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Athens. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Athens and those printed in the larger area surrounding Athens.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 12 miles [19.3 km]<6> of Athens.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Athens:

The official website for Athens: www.ci.athens.oh.us/

The official website for Athens County: www.athenscountygovernment.com/

The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Athens, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Athens) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Athens. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3302, Longitude: -82.1013    









 

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