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Commerce

Athens Hotel

Lodging

First were the Mountain House, Athens Hotel, and Massie House.

R. G. Meador General Merchandise Store

General Merchandise

Diverse businesses provided a wide variety of products.

Athenian Restaurant on Vermillion

Dining

From the early Loafer's Joy, Sweet Shop and Athenean to fast food.

Raven Hill Gold Mining Company

Other Businesses

Shops focused on pets, dry goods, shoes and more.

Lockhart and Oxley Grocery

Grocery and Sundries

Markets provided fresh vegetables and meats.

Jesse White's Cash Store advertisement from 1959.

Advertisements

School yearbooks and local publications reflected Athens commerce over the years.

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