Athens, Pennsylvania
Athens is a borough of 3,243 people in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1783.
Why visit Athens
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge in Athens Township, Protection of the Flag Monument and Athens Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Athens
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Athens
Athens is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania and is located 2 miles (3 km) south of the New York state line on the Susquehanna and Chemung rivers. The population was 3,265 at the 2020 census. Athens is in a small area locally known as "The Valley", a group of four contiguous communities in Pennsylvania and New York: Waverly, New York; South Waverly, Pennsylvania; Sayre, Pennsylvania; and Athens.
From the Wikipedia article Athens, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Bridge in Athens Township
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks4
Protection of the Flag Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Fixed construction in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Athens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Spalding Memorial Library-Tioga Point Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic library and museum
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
History
The Athens Historic District, Protection of the Flag Monument, and Spalding Memorial Library-Tioga Point Museum are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In September 2011, Athens was heavily damaged by river flooding from Tropical Storm Lee. Much of Athens was under water, with the most damage in the downtown area along the river. Damage in nearby Tioga County, New York, was estimated at $100 million.
From the History section of Athens, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Unitarian Universalist Church of Athens and Sheshequin
Place of worship · 1.5 mi
112 North Street, Athens
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Athens
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 16°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 45°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 58°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 50°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 30°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waverly (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bradford County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-12-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- South Waverly 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Waverly 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Owego 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Southport 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Troy 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Elmira 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- West Elmira 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Apalachin 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Elmira Heights 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Horseheads 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Athens, Pennsylvania, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridge in Athens Township, PennDOT, Public domain
- Spalding Memorial Library-Tioga Point Museum Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church Athens PA Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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