Athens County, Ohio, United States

Overview of Athens County

• Name:
  Athens County
• Place Type:
  County
• Located In:
  Ohio, United States
  
• Description (GNIS):
  Located in southeastern Ohio along a small portion of the boundary with West Virginia, 87 km (54 mi) southeast of Columbus; County Seat: Athens.
• History (GNIS):
  Established on 1 March 1805, named for Athens, Greece. (OH-T801/p275).
• County Seat:
  Athens (Athens Township)
• Coordinates:
  Latitude:39.350073039° 21' 00.3"N

  Longitude:-82.049865182° 02' 59.5"W
• Population:
  59,549
• Elevation:
  235 m
• Surrounding Counties:
  • Morgan NE
  • Washington E
  • Wood (West Virginia) E
  • Meigs S
  • Vinton W
  • Hocking NW
  • Perry N
• Histopolis Place ID:
  526542176
• Updated Apr 21, 2020