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 | 10:28:17 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 53℉ Areas Of Frost then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Athens is located at 37°56'57"N 84°21'51"W (37.9492500, -84.3641000).
Athens map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
53°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
1 to 8 mph NW
Saturday
Areas of frost before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 1 to 8 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 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 |