WELCOME to Athens

The City of Athens (2020 population of 12,857) has a storied history that retains its small-town Southern-like roots while keeping close connections to the biggest of Texas cities. It sits between the Neches and Trinity rivers and straddles the divide between the Post Oak Savannah and East Texas Piney Woods.

Just 75 miles southeast of Dallas, Athens has a fast four-lane highway connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and has easy access to Cedar Creek Lake to the west and Lake Palestine to the east. Athens also has its own water paradise that serves as a municipal water source, Lake Athens.

The seat of Henderson County government, Athens boasts a rejuvenated downtown square surrounding its Classical Revival-style courthouse. Athens Independent School District serves the Athens area and is home to the Hornets, while Trinity Valley Community College is the county’s center of higher education, with prominent championship sports programs, nicknamed the Cardinals.

The Cain Center offers park and meeting space, with Athens also boasting a variety of family-friendly destinations such as the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society (which hoasts monthly painting classes), Henderson County Regional Fair Park Complex and more, where you’re sure to embark on an activity that will satisfy the entire family!

Other claims to fame include the Home of the First Hamburger and the Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World, both of which are celebrated with the Uncle Fletch Hamburger Festival and the Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree.

In addition, Athens was selected as one of the first Certified Retirement Communities in Texas and has a seasonal Farmers Market.

More attractions in the city include the Athens Scuba Park, The Texan: A Landmark Venue, Henderson County Historical Museum, Kiwanis Park, the annual Old Fiddlers Reunion and much, much more! The town also has a branch of UT Health, including a hospital and clinics. Also, you can fill your guns and ammo needs at Athens Army Navy & Pawn.

Learn more about living in Athens by visiting the website www.athenstx. gov. Contact City Hall at 903-675-5131 or visit City Hall at 508 E. Tyler St.

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