Athens, Kentucky
Athens: a city in Fayette County, Kentucky.
About
Athens is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Quick Facts about Athens
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9493,-84.3641 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:19:49 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 92℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Athens is located at 37°56'57"N 84°21'51"W (37.9492500, -84.3641000).
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Weather
92°F
Sunny
3 to 7 mph SW
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Crossplains
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Athens, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487904 | Kentucky Horseshoeing School | Richmond (KY) | 40475-1810 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Athens, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Athens.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Road Post Office | Lexington (KY) | 40505 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Athens, Georgia consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States. with a population of 116,714 people.
- Athens, Alabama county seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States. with a population of 28,643 people.
- Athens, Ohio town in Ohio. with a population of 24,600 people.
- Athens, Tennessee town in Tennessee, United States. with a population of 14,120 people.
- Athens, Texas city in Texas. with a population of 12,770 people.
- Athens, New York city in Greene County, New York, United States of America. with a population of 3,946 people.
- Athens, Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States. with a population of 3,180 people.
- Athens, Illinois city in Menard County, Illinois, United States. with a population of 1,893 people.
- Athens, Wisconsin village in Marathon County, Wisconsin. with a population of 1,079 people.
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Crestwood | 5,111 | Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Mount Vernon | 2,375 | City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky |