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Houston Memorial Library and Museum

This is the home of George S. Houston, attorney, member of U.S. Senate, and governor of Alabama. This 1835 house features Houston family coat of arms, furnishings, and a history room.

101 North Houston Street Athens, AL 35611
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(256) 233-8770
Open M-F 10-4 & the first Saturday of the month 10-4.
Wheelchair Accessible
Admission Charged
Open M-F 10-4 & the first Saturday of the month 10-4.
(256) 233-8770

Getting There

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  • 101 North Houston Street
  • Athens, AL 35611
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Upcoming Events

17th Annual Athens Storytelling Festival

Rated one of the Top Twenty Events by the Southeast Tourism Society, the Athens Storytelling Festival hosts some of the nation's best storytellers in the heart of historic downtown Athens. It will be a week full of Life, Legends and Lies you won't wa...

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Where to Eat

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