First Settlers in Athens County Marker

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Athens in Athens County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Settlers in Athens County

By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

1. First Settlers in Athens County Marker

Inscription. In Memoriam
Honoring the first settlers in Athens Co. from the New England States
Alvan Bingman • Silas Bingman • Isaac Barker • William Harper • John Wilkins • Robert Linzee • Edmond Dorr • William Dorr • Barak Dorr • John Chandler • Jonathan Watkins

Erected 1939 by Athens Colony New England Women.

Location. 39° 19.749′ N, 82° 6.072′ W. Marker is in Athens, Ohio, in Athens County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on Court Street. Click for map. Marker is on the wall at the northeast corner of the Athens County Courthouse. Marker is in this post office area: Athens OH 45701, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Athens County Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Athens County Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Athens First Settlement - 1797 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio University (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Ohio University 1915 Alumni Gateway (about 600 feet away); Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (about 700 feet away); Student Voices (about 700 feet away); The Kissing Circle (about 800 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Athens.

Athens County Courthouse and Markers Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

2. Athens County Courthouse and Markers

Credits. This page originally submitted on January 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,443 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.