Athens
Founded 1850. Named for Athens, Greece. Supply and military training headquarters during Civil War. Sent army about 1,000 men. Center for manufacturing and agriculture. Home of annual Old Fiddlers' Contest and of Henderson County Junior College. Black-eyed peas capital of the world.
32.1913° N, 95.8521° W
Where to Find It
on SH 19, S. Palestine Rd. at Bryson Rd.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Henderson County Athens
- <0.1 mi NW J.B. Henry "The Pea Man" Athens
- <0.1 mi NW Henderson County Pottery Industry Athens
- <0.1 mi NW Machinery From First Factory in Athens Athens
- 0.3 mi S Henderson County C. S. A. Athens
- 0.3 mi S W. H. "Howdy" Martin Athens