Athens is the county seat of Limestone County and is a short 1.5 miles west of Interstate 65. In addition to activities in town, our proximity to the interstate brings many other options for activities. Birmingham, AL and Nashville, TN are each just 90 miles away. Huntsville, AL, the "Space Capital of the South" is a short 25-mile drive. There you will find many shopping and entertainment choices and cultural attractions. Athens offers an award-winning public school system and access to several state universities. Athens State University, established in 1822, is Alabama's oldest institution of higher learning. Limestone County is one of the Top 10 growing counties in Alabama. Huntsville was recently ranked one of the Top 10 cities nationwide in Forbes magazine's 2004 "Best Places for Business and Careers". To learn more about our community, we invite you to check out the links below for more information. City Information Chamber of Commerce City of Athens Athens Alabama Directory News Athens Courier News Alabama Live Athens Schools Athens High School Limestone County Schools Athens State University Calhoun Community College Area Links Learn About Athens (AthensPlus.com) State of Alabama Limestone County Economic Development Association, Inc. Statistics Limestone County Profile Population And Demographics Athens, AL |
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700 West Market Street., Athens, Alabama 35611, (256) 233-9230 |