Information on Athens, Limestone County
The City of Athens is located in the state of Alabama, in Limestone County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Athens City HALL, Limestone County
| Athens City Hall's address | Not available | |
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| Phone number of Athens City Hall | Not available | |
| Athens, AL email | Not available | |
| Athens official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Athens | Ronnie Marks | |
| Political party | Republican | |
| Limestone County, Alabama: Vital Records | Athens vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Alabama birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Athens
What county is Athens AL in?Athens, AL is located in Limestone County |
Where is Athens, Alabama ?Athens is a city in Limestone County, situated in northern Alabama, United States. It lies approximately 23 miles west of Huntsville and roughly 95 miles south of Nashville, Tennessee. Positioned near the southern edge of the Tennessee Valley, it is close to the Interstate 65 corridor, providing accessible connectivity to other key regions in the state and beyond. |
Athens administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Alabama |
| County | Limestone - other counties in Alabama |
Demography of Athens
| Name of Athens inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 21 897 inhabitants | 24 / 1 577 | ||
| Population density in Athens | 553,8 pop/sq mi (213,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Athens, AL
Where to apply for a passport in Athens, AL? There are 1 passport offices in Athens, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| LIMESTONE COUNTY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT | 200 WASHINGTON ST WEST | 2562336406 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Athens
There are 15 bank branches in Athens.
Trustmark National Bank is the most popular bank in Athens with 3 branch offices, followed by First National Bank of Pulaski with 2 branch offices and then Bank Independent with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Athens:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Trustmark National Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First National Bank of Pulaski | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank Independent | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Compass Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| PNC Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Metro Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First State Bank of the South, Inc. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
Athens administrative numbers
| Athens City code | 0102956 |
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| Athens City postcode | 35612 |
Transportation modes in Athens
| Airport | Pryor Field Regional Airport 8.6 miles Huntsville International Airport 13.9 miles Redstone Army Airfield 16.6 miles |
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Athens territory
| Athens area | 39,54 sq mi (102,40 km²) |
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| Athens altitude | 650 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 34.7783 Longitude: -86.9495 Latitude: 34° 46' 42'' North Longitude: 86° 56' 58'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
| Local time | |
| Cities twinned with Athens | |
 Stonehaven |
| Namesake of Athens |
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| Natural parks | Athens isn't part of a natural park |
What is Athens close to?
| Nearby cities include: Elkmont, Mooresville, Madison and Decatur | ||
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| Elkmont | Elkmont | Ardmore |
| Elkmont |  | Mooresville |
| Decatur | Mooresville | Mooresville |
| Elkmont 10.8 miles | Mooresville 11.2 miles | Madison 11.6 miles |
| Decatur 14.4 miles | Trinity 14.7 miles | Ardmore 16 miles |
| Hillsboro 16.1 miles | Ardmore 16.6 miles | Triana 17.4 miles |
| Priceville 18 miles | Lester 18.3 miles | Rogersville 19.3 miles |
| Elkton 19.8 miles | Anderson 20.7 miles | North Courtland 21.4 miles |
| Minor Hill 21.9 miles | Courtland 22.8 miles | Somerville 23.1 miles |
| Huntsville 23.3 miles | Hartselle 23.4 miles | Town Creek 27.1 miles |
Distance between Athens and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1789 miles | Houston : 602 miles | Philadelphia : 743 miles |
| Phoenix : 1438 miles | San Antonio : 771 miles | San Diego : 1734 miles |
| Dallas : 581 miles | San Jose : 1948 miles | Jacksonville : 435 miles |
| Indianapolis : 349 miles | San Francisco : 2011 miles | Austin : 701 miles |
| Columbus : 421 miles | Fort Worth : 613 miles | Charlotte : 348 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Athens, AL
Elementary schools in Athens
Athens Elementary School
District of Athens CityLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 407
Blue Springs Elementary School
District of Limestone CountyLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 494
Brookhill Elementary School
District of Athens CityLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 350
James L Cowart Elementary School
District of Athens CityLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 329
Johnson Elementary School
District of Limestone CountyLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 321
Julian Newman Elementary School
District of Athens CityLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 359
Piney Chapel Elementary School
District of Limestone CountyLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 311
Middle schools in Athens
Athens Intermediate School
District of Athens CityLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 6
Students : 516
Athens Middle School
District of Athens CityLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 498
High schools in Athens
Athens High School
District of Athens CityLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1005
Limestone County Area Vocational Technology
District of Limestone CountyLowest grade : 10, Highest grade : 12
Alternative schools in Athens
Athens Renaissance School
District of Athens CityLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1637
Clements High School
District of Limestone CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 583
East Limestone High School
District of Limestone CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1222
Private schools in Athens
Athens Bible School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12Students : 270
schools in Athens
Limestone County Virtual School Center
District of Limestone CountyLeisure and activities in Athens surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Athens Golf & Country Club | Canebrake Golf Club |
| Woodland Golf Course | Chriswood Golf Course |
| Southern Gales Golf Club | Sunset Landing Golf Course to Huntsville 13 miles |
| Monrovia Golf Course to Huntsville 13.6 miles | Point Mallard Golf Course to Decatur 13.8 miles |
| Decatur Country Club to Decatur 14.5 miles | Cedar Ridge Golf Course to Decatur 16 miles |
Other information on the City of Athens
| Nuclear power plant | Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant |
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