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May 2 1862

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 21:01:17 +0000

On May 2, 1862, Athens was seized by Union forces under the command of Colonel John Basil Turchin.

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Battle of Sulphur Branch Trestle Fort

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:09:55 +0000

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

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Confederate Gold

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 01:52:41 +0000

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 […]

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Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:16:44 +0000

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 […]

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Athens Community Archery Park

Wed, 03 May 2017 11:10:18 +0000

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 […]

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