Athens, Illinois

city in Menard County, Illinois, United States

Athens is a city in Illinois in the United States. It is in Menard County.

Athens, Illinois
The Col. Matthew Rogers Building in Athens, May 2014
The Col. Matthew Rogers Building in Athens, May 2014
Location in Menard County, Illinois
Location in Menard County, Illinois
Athens is located in Illinois
Athens
Athens
Athens is located in the United States
Athens
Athens
Coordinates: 39°57′43″N 89°43′19″W / 39.96194°N 89.72194°W / 39.96194; -89.72194[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMenard
Area
 • Total1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2)
 • Land1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Population
 • Total1,977
 • Density1,173.99/sq mi (453.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62613
Area code217
FIPS code17-02674
GNIS feature ID2394010[1]
Wikimedia CommonsAthens, Illinois
Websitewww.athensil.com

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Athens, Illinois
  2. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  3. "P1. Race – Athens city, Illinois: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2023.