Athens, TX

Texas · Henderson County

Athens is a small city in Texas with a population of 13,013. Residents earn $70,601 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

13,013 Population 729/sq mi density

$70,601 Median Income $30,394 per capita

$205,700 Home Value $249,634 Zillow

$1,069 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

367 Violent Crime/100K 2,210 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$70,601 median income, 1.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$205,700 home value, $1,069/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

367 violent crimes/100K (3% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers Near Athens, TX

23 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Athens, TX.

Name	Description
J.B. Henry	"The Pea Man". Marker is on South Palestine Street (State Highway 19) 0.2 miles north of East Cayuga Drive (Farm to Market Road 59), on the right when traveling north.
Sid Williams Richardson	Marker can be reached from Larue Street east of Dean Street, on the right when traveling east.
Jess Sweeten	Marker is at the intersection of East Larkin Street and North Palestine Street (State Highway 19), on the left when traveling east on East Larkin Street.
Clinton Williams Murchison, Sr.	Marker can be reached from Commanche Street.
1925 Henderson County Jail	Marker is at the intersection of East Larkin Street and North Palestine Street (State Highway 19), on the left when traveling east on East Larkin Street.
Athens Lodge No. 165 A.F. & A.M.	Marker is on East Corsicana Street (U.S. 175) 0.2 miles west of East College Street, on the right when traveling east.
John Matthews McDonald	Marker can be reached from South Prairieville Street.
First Baptist Church of Athens	Marker is at the intersection of South Carroll Street and East College Street, on the right when traveling north on South Carroll Street.
Athens Cemetery	Marker is on South Prairieville Street, on the right when traveling south.
Henderson County Courthouse	Marker is on East Corsicana Street (Business U.S. 175), on the right when traveling west.
Dulcinea Ann Holland Thompson Avriett	(1834-1920). Marker can be reached from South Prairieville Street.
Owen Cemetery	Marker is on Pace Ranch Road, ½ mile south of County Highway 4622, on the left when traveling south.
The Athens Review	Marker is on South Prairieville Street near West College Street, on the left when traveling south.
Courts Under the Oaks	Marker is on East Tyler Street (State Highway 31), on the right when traveling east.
Faulk-Gauntt Building	Marker is on North Prairieville Street, on the right when traveling south.
Henderson County Pottery Industry	Marker is on South Palestine Street (State Highway 19) 0.2 miles north of East Cayuga Drive (Farm to Market Road 59), on the right when traveling north.
Pilgrim’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church	Near this spot was located the pioneer. Marker is on State Highway 31.
Joseph Thomas La Rue	(Nov. 18, 1864-Feb. 13, 1930). Marker can be reached from South Prairieville Street.
Stella E. Parsons La Rue	(Feb. 16, 1874-Dec. 7, 1949). Marker is on South Prairieville Street.
Machinery From First Factory in Athens	Marker is on South Palestine Street (State Highway 19) 0.2 miles East Cayuga Drive (Farm to Market Road 59), on the right when traveling north.
Athens	Marker is on South Palestine Street (State Highway 19) 0.2 miles north of East Cayuga Drive (Farm to Market Road 59), on the right when traveling north.
Henderson County C.S.A.	Home Town of Texas Confederate. Marker is at the intersection of South Palestine Street (State Highway 19) and Carey Circle, on the right when traveling south on South Palestine Street.
Henderson County	Marker is on South Palestine Street (State Highway 19) 0.2 miles East Cayuga Drive (Farm to Market Road 59), on the right when traveling north.

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