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ATHENS TOWNSHIP
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Brief History of ATHENS In 1831, Isaac Crossett and six others were the first settlers here. The name came from the town of Athens (Greene Co), NY where many early settlers were from. The township was organized in 1835. Some early officers were Benjamin F. Ferris (clerk), H. C. Hurd (justice of the peace), and Franklin C. Watkins (treasurer). |
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Interesting early document from Athens, which was also known as Dry Prairie, agreeing to pay for the surveying and platting of the land. |
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Township Clerk 130 E. Burr Oak Athens, MI 49011 269-729-5305 |
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Athens Village Office 129 E. Burr Oak Athens, MI 49011 269-729-5515 |
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Funeral Homes Spencer Funeral Home 310 S. Capitol Athens, MI 269-729-4100 |
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Cemeteries Click on hyperlink for more information |
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Athens Area Historical Society 101-103 South Capital, PO Box 22, Athens, MI 49011-0022 Judi Henckel, (269) 986-2689 |
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Library Athens Community Library 106 East Burr Oak St. PO Box 216 Athens, MI 49011 269-729-4479 |
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