Athens

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About Athens

Village in Wisconsin, United States

1,059Population

2.5 sq miArea

1,401 ftElevation

Athens is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,059 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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This week in Athens

September 14–20, 2026·Wisconsin · WI

The forecast calls for Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms, highs near 66°. In the local news, Phillips Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Athens (MaxPreps), Chequamegon Varsity Softball @ Athens (MaxPreps), and Prentice Varsity Softball @ Athens (MaxPreps).

The community noted 2 passings this week (obituaries).

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Maya B.

2h · Townwide

Community

New coffee shop opened on Main

Went twice this week already. Great flat white and there's a corner with outlets if you need to work.

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Sam K.

5h · Townwide

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Big thanks to whoever returned my wallet

Left it at the counter and someone turned it in with everything inside. Faith in Athens restored.

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