Explore our Historic River Town
The Town of Athens is located at the eastern end of Greene County, and was established on February 25th, 1815. Portions of the Towns of Catskill and Coxsackie were used to form the Town of Athens. The town has since developed a rich heritage with diverse architecture spanning over three centuries.
After the bridge went up in 1935, the need for the ferry was eliminated and it closed in 1947. Athens’ layout and architecture have remained essentially the same since its heyday in the late 19th century. It has more than 300 buildings on national and state historic registers and has the feel of a living museum of American architecture, with examples of many of the predominant styles of the 18th and 19th centuries, including Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Stick, Second Empire, Folk Victorian and Queen Anne.
The small and friendly community is made up of an eclectic group of artisans, business people, and families who all enjoy the beauty of this historic area and the essence of small town life. To visit the Village of Athens website and learn more about the Village, please click here.
Town of Athens
2 First Street
Athens, NY 12015
518-945-1052
Early Closure: Clerk's Office
The Town Clerk's office will be closing early on Friday, October 17th, at 11:30 am for training. It will reopen, as usual, on the following Monday at 9:00 am.
Town Wide Fall Clean Up Day 2025
The Town of Athens fall clean up day is Saturday, 10/25/25. To learn more click HERE .
Pizza Nights
The Athens Volunteer Fire Company is once again offering Thursday night pizzas, with free Village delivery.
To learn more click HERE .
National Wreaths Across America
Help American Legion Post TGM 187 honor local heroes.
Sponsor a wreath today to be placed on a veteran's grave this December at Athens Rural Cemetery or Mount Hope Cemetery.
For more information click HERE .
America's 250th Birthday Essay Contest
2026 is America's 250th birthday!
The Greene County American Legion has sponsered an essay contest to celebrate the country's special milestone.
Theme: "What Does Being an American Mean to Me?" (300 words or less.)
To learn more click HERE.