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3About Athens, TX
Athens sits 70 miles southeast of Dallas in East Texas hill country, connected by US Highway 175 and State Highway 31. The "Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World" serves as Henderson County's seat, surrounded by pine forests and lakes. Popular routes include the Dallas commute on 175, regional trips to Tyler, and connections via Highway 19 south. The courthouse square features a surprising replica of the Parthenon with full Greek columns.
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Athens, TX is in United States, at 32.204, -95.832 - about 11 km south-west of Murchison, TX.
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What is the closest airport to Athens, TX?
The closest airport to Athens, TX is Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, 53 km (about 45 min by car).