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Athens Alabama

Athens Alabama is a city in Limestone County. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city is 21,897. The city is the county seat of Limestone County.

The Athens area was the home of William Wyatt Bibb, the first Governor of Alabama, and of its second Governor, his brother Thomas Bibb, who succeeded him in office when he died in a fall from his horse.
In 1822, local residents purchased 5 acres of land and built a building to house the Athens Female Academy. The school became affiliated with the Methodist church in 1842, and was eventually renamed Athens Female College. After becoming coeducational in 1932, the school changed its name again to Athens College. After being taken over by the State of Alabama in 1974, the college was converted to a “reverse junior college,” offering the last two years of instruction for graduates of area community colleges. It is today known as Athens State University.

Alabama Civil War

Battle of Sulphur Branch Trestle Fort

By Staff | February 11, 2019

The Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle, also known as the Battle of Athens, was fought near Athens, Alabama, in Limestone County, Alabama, from September 23 to 25, 1864. I

Alabama Treasure Legends

Confederate Gold

By Staff | July 16, 2018

Legend of
The Lost Confederate Gold
Legend tells of two crates, each sized about 2’x3’x4′ were filled with gold and silver coins said to be around $100,000 in value and buried by Confederate forces. Some stories say the crates were made of wood, some say metal. The crates were buried when Union forces were approaching as the wagon transporting the treasure became stuck in a bog-hole near Athens Alabama. The cache was made at an 1865 era steam crossing about 4 miles North of of Athens and about 1/2 mile West of the crossing. More Alabama Gold Stories and Treasure Legends.

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Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives

By Staff | December 31, 2017

Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives in Athens, Alabama, is dedicated to educating the public while preserving our military history and house military artifacts from dating from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Located at 100 Pryor Street in Athens Alabama, Limestone County Alabama, the Veterans Museum holds a monthly “Coffee Call” the first Saturday of each month. Breakfast of biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham or bologna biscuits, pastries, fruit and juice are provided free of charge to the 140-180 who attend. Each Coffee Call is sponsored by a local business or group of veterans or civilians to honor these men and women who gave of themselves on our behalf. Hours of operations are Monday – Saturday from 9:00AM – 3:00PM – Scheduled group tours available.

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Athens Community Archery Park

By Staff | May 3, 2017

LIMESTONE COUNTY MAIN PAGE

The Athens Community Archery Park was the first archery facility in the country to be developed through a partnership between a state fish and wildlife agency, city government, and the Archery Trade Association. Location: The range is located directly behind the Athens High School (SE corner near band room and tennis courts) in Limestone County. Parking is available directly adjacent to the range along with other recreational facilities including a playground, pavilion, tennis courts, and walking trail. Please click on the google map link to view an aerial image of the range location.