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Township Clerk
130 E. Burr Oak
Athens, MI 49011
269-729-5305 |
Athens Village Office
129 E. Burr Oak
Athens, MI 49011
269-729-5515 |
Funeral Homes
Spencer Funeral Home
310 S. Capitol
Athens, MI 269-729-4100 |
Cemeteries
Click on hyperlink for more information |
Historical Society
Margaret Smith, 269-729-5174 |
Library
Athens Community Library
106 East Burr Oak St.
PO Box 216
Athens, MI 49011
269-729-4479 |
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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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Survey Agreement
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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