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Facts about the city

Athena is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,126 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Pendleton–Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Athena Obituaries

It was disclosed on December 18th, 2018 that George Neal Vohauer passed on in Athena, Oregon.  Vohauer was 65 years old and was born in San Diego, CA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor George Neal's life.

It was disclosed by East Oregonian on November 13th, 2018 that Belva Froese died in Athena, Oregon.  Froese was 94 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Belva's life.

It was revealed on August 7th, 2018 that Jack Williams died in Athena, Oregon.  Williams was 80 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jack's life.

It was revealed on November 10th, 2017 that J Merle Mathwich passed away in Athena, Oregon.  Mathwich was 87 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor J Merle's life.

It was revealed on September 1st, 2017 that Mark R "Mayor" Seltmann died in Athena, Oregon.  Seltmann was 58 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mark R "Mayor"'s life.

It was noted on March 15th, 2017 that Catherine Burlesen passed on in Athena, Oregon.  Burlesen was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Catherine's life.

It was written on February 24th, 2017 that Roger W "Wes" Baker passed away in Athena, Oregon.  Baker was 52 years old and was born in El Paso, TX.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Roger W "Wes"'s life.

It was reported on June 14th, 2016 that Jonelle Sigler passed on in Athena, Oregon.  Sigler was 95 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jonelle's life.

It was disclosed on June 14th, 2016 that Jonelle Sigler passed away in Athena, Oregon.  Sigler was 95 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jonelle's life.

It was disclosed on May 3rd, 2016 that Kathryn K Hansell passed away in Athena, Oregon.  Hansell was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Kathryn K's life.

History

Before World War I, Athena hosted the annual Caledonian Games, which lapsed in 1914. The 2007 estimate is 1,270 residents.[http://www.pdx.edu/media/p/r/prcCertifiedRelease_07_web_cities.pdf PSU:Population Research Center] It is part of the Pendleton, Oregon Oregon Pendleton-Hermiston micropolitan area Statistical Area.

Athena was established as a stage stop between Pendleton, Oregon and Walla Walla, Washington, reportedly known by locals as Mud Flats, Yellow Dog, and Squaw Town until the official name of Centerville was selected. The high school, following the Scottish tradition, has had a pipe band, the Weston McEwen Pipe Band McEwen Pipes, Drums, and Military Band, since 1953. They were revived as a Bicentennial event in 1976 and continue today, and the Scotland heritage is evident at Weston McEwen High School. Athena is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon County, Oregon, United States.

The official website for the city of Athena is https://www.cityofathena.com/.