Athens County, Ohio (OH), United States, North America
Latitude
39°20'N
Longitude
82°06'W
Athens
, city (1990 pop.
21,265), Athens co., SE Ohio, on bluffs overlooking
the Hocking R.; 39°20'N 82°06'W. In a coal-mining area of the
Appalachian foothills. Printing and tool-making industries. Surveyed
1795-1796 by the Ohio Co. of Associates as the site of a univ. and was
settled shortly thereafter. Seat of Ohio Univ. Wayne Natl. Forest lies
to the N. Biotechnology research center. Inc. 1811.
Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
Content
on this web site is provided for informational purposes only. We accept no responsibility
for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any person resulting from information
published on this site. We encourage you to verify any critical information with
the relevant authorities.
Athens co., SE Ohio, on bluffs overlooking
the Hocking R.; 39°20'N 82°06'W. In a coal-mining area of the
Appalachian foothills. Printing and tool-making industries. Surveyed
1795-1796 by the Ohio Co. of Associates as the site of a univ. and was
settled shortly thereafter. Seat of Ohio Univ. Wayne Natl. Forest lies
to the N. Biotechnology research center. Inc. 1811.
