Athens County, OH

Ohio

The Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital operated in Athens, OH. from 1874 until 1993. The area is now known as The Ridges and is owned by Ohio University.
The Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital operated in Athens, OH. from 1874 until 1993. The area is now known as The Ridges and is owned by Ohio University.
The Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital operated in Athens, OH. from 1874 until 1993. The area is now known as The Ridges and is owned by Ohio University.
The Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital operated in Athens, OH. from 1874 until 1993. The area is now known as The Ridges and is owned by Ohio University.
Desonier State Nature Preserve in Coolville has a 2 mile loop trail through forests of mature Beech and Oaks in deep ravines and on steep hillsides. The trail criss-crosses Jordan Run, a tributary of the Hocking River. #FindingtheUniverse

Popular cities in Athens County

Athens featuring farmland
Athens
Known for Universities, Hills and Hiking
Thousands of Ohio University students call this city home during the academic year, but its cultural offerings and scenic settings entertain visitors year-round.

Reasons to visit

  • Ohio University
  • Court Street
  • Strouds Run State Park
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville
Known for Hiking, Relaxing and Hills
Trip time! Discover the hiking, forests, and horseback riding in relaxing Nelsonville.
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New Marshfield
New Marshfield
Known for Natural parks
Escape to New Marshfield! Enjoy its parks.
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A 24x zoomed in shot on a fallen beech tree showing a symptom of beech bark disease; these orange spore carrying perithecia of the fungus Neonectria faginata. #FindingtheUniverse
Glouster
Known for Lakes, Dining and Family-friendly
Secluded Glouster is calling! Discover its food, forests, lake views, and more.
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