Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Athens. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Helen May Butler (Bandmaster)
She was born in Keene (NH) on May 17, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 16, 1957 (a Sunday).
Keene is located in Cheshire County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Athens (which is located in Windham County).
Calvin Coolidge (30th President of the US (1923 - 1929))
Full name: John Calvin Coolidge, Jr.
He was born in Plymouth (VT) on July 4, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Northampton (MA) on January 5, 1933 (a Thursday).
Plymouth is located in Windsor County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Athens (which is located in Windham County).
Northampton is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his death, he was 60.
He is buried at Plymouth Notch Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northwest of Athens. The cemetery is located in Windsor County, Vermont.
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.