In the mid to late 19th century, there was a large percentage of blacks living in Athens County.

State Route 144 exists entirely within the southeastern portion of Athens County.

The river is then in Athens County.

From 1885 to 1891 he was prosecuting attorney for Athens County.

He served as prosecuting attorney of Athens County in 1879.

Active oil and natural gas wells are found in low numbers throughout Athens County.

Ohio University is now the largest employer in Athens County.

It owns and manages four nature preserves in Athens County:

He served as prosecuting attorney of Athens County 1841-1843.

He served as prosecuting attorney of Athens County from 1902 to 1910.