Byram Heights
District of Athens
in Limestone County of Alabama, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.802 and -86.972 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 48' 8" and W -86° 58' 19"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 12:03 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
12:44 am and 2:44 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
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Discover Byram Heights

The district Byram Heights of Athens in Limestone County (Alabama) is a district in United States about 619 mi south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 13%
Air Humidity 87%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

26°C (79 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens I-65

Address
2,0 mi
21282 Athens-Limestone Lane
35613 Athens
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites ATHENS

Address
2,1 mi
16074 Athens-Limestone Blvd
35611 ATHENS
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn Athens

Address
2,4 mi
1488 Thrasher Blvd
35611 Athens
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVEL INN - ATHENS

Address
2,5 mi
1218 KELLI DRIVE
35613 Athens
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites Athens-I-65 -Huntsville Area- AL

Address
2,5 mi
1222 Kelli Drive
35613 Athens
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 ATHENS

Address
1,2 mi
1325 HWY 72 EAST I-65 EXIT 351 WESTSIDE
35611 Athens
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN ATHENS INN

Address
1,1 mi
1329 HIGHWAY 72 EAST PO BOX 1168
25612 Athens
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


COUNTRY HEARTH INN ATHENS

Address
1,6 mi
1500 HIGHWAY 72 EAST
35611 ATHENS
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN ATHENS

Address
2,1 mi
1322 HWY 72 EAST/I-65
35611 Athens
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sleep Inn Athens

Address
2,2 mi
1115 Audubon Lane I-65, exit 351
35611 Athens
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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CSX Stack Train at Green Street in Athens, AL

Published: September 15, 2014
Length: 52:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CameraBryan

A northbound CSX double stack train passes the Green Street crossing in Athens, Alabama. The locomotives are CSX 549 and CSX 7772. The fences on either side of the street to the right of the...


Unique Christmas Gifts | Athens AL | Osbornes Jewelers

Published: November 22, 2013
Length: 33:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Everett Osborne

We are Your Christmas Gift Giving Destination. Jewelry is the Perfect Gift. There is no such thing as too much! Stop by to see our jewelry at 622 S Jefferson St. Athens, AL 35611 (256) 232-4333...


Fine Jewelry Osbornes Jewelers | Athens AL 35611

Published: January 05, 2014
Length: 11:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Everett Osborne

The best jewelry store in Athens AL is Osbornes Jewelers, and we have stunning a stunning selection of fine jewelry. Drop by 622 S Jefferson St. Athens, AL 35611 http://osbornesjewelers.com.


Tony Bose / Case Knife - Athens, AL

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 22:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Benjamin Patrick

2012 "Case American Homecoming" event to celebrate being American, traditional values, and the importance of family, faith, and community. Hosted at U.G White Mercantile in Athens, Alabama....


CSX Freight Passing the L&N Freight Depot - Athens, AL

Published: August 11, 2014
Length: 04:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CameraBryan

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CSX High Horsepower Coal Train at Market Street in Athens, Alabama

Published: February 08, 2015
Length: 50:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CameraBryan

A southbound loaded coal train passes through Athens, Alabama following a double stack train. This coal train is shorter than most and has three locomotives instead of the normal two so it's...


L&N Tower in Athens, AL and CSX Freight Train

Published: September 14, 2014
Length: 14:31 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: CameraBryan

The tower north of downtown Athens, Alabama was part of the first CTC system on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The CTC became operational in 1942 between North Athens and Brentwood,...


CSX Railroad Bridge Over U.S. 72 Crossed by Autorack Train - Athens, AL

Published: February 07, 2015
Length: 12:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CameraBryan

A southbound CSX autorack train crosses U.S. 72, the Lee Highway, in Athens, Alabama. The highway narrows from five lanes down to four lanes to pass underneath this bridge. Many in Athens have...


Osbornes Jewelers Diamond Jewelry | Athens AL

Published: August 09, 2013
Length: 52:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Everett Osborne

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Osbornes Jewelers Master Jeweler | Athens AL 35611

Published: October 18, 2013
Length: 58:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Everett Osborne

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Limestone County, Alabama

Limestone County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Huntsville Metropolitan Area. It is also included in the merged Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area. Its name comes from Limestone Creek, a local stream. As of the 2010 census, the county's population was 82,782. Its county seat is Athens.

Located at 34.803, -86.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1818 establishments in the United States, Populated places established in 1818, Alabama counties, Limestone County, Alabama, Decatur Metropolitan Area, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

Elkmont, Alabama

Elkmont is a town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the population of the town is 470.

Located at 34.9303, -86.9772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Limestone County, Alabama, Towns in Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

Saturn IB

The Saturn IB (pronounced "one B", also known as the Uprated Saturn I) was an American launch vehicle commissioned by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Apollo program. It replaced the S-IV second stage of the Saturn I with the much more powerful S-IVB, able to launch a partially fueled Apollo Command/Service Module (CSM) or a fully fueled Lunar Module (LM) into low Earth orbit for early flight tests before the larger Saturn V needed for lunar flight was ready.

Located at 34.9545, -86.8919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1966 in spaceflight, 1968 in spaceflight, 1973 in spaceflight, 1975 in spaceflight, Apollo program, Saturn (rocket family)

Battle of Athens (1864)

The Battle of Athens was fought in Athens, Alabama, on January 26, 1864, as part of the American Civil War. The Union force was a company under Captain Emil Adams from the 9th Illinois Mounted Infantry regiment. The Confederate force was the 1st Alabama Cavalry, under Lieutenant Colonel Moses W. Hannon. On the morning of January 26, 1864, at around 4:00 a.m. , 600 Confederate cavalrymen attacked Athens, which was being held by a Union force of only 100.

Located at 34.8033, -86.9722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1864 in Alabama, Battles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, Union victories of the American Civil War, Alabama in the American Civil War, Limestone County, Alabama, Conflicts in 1864

Calhoun Community College

Calhoun Community College is a two-year institution of higher learning, located in Decatur, Alabama, United States. The largest of the 27 two-year institutions comprising the Alabama Community College System, Calhoun is an open-admission, coeducational, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing education to individuals in its four-county service area.

Located at 34.648, -86.948 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Alabama, Decatur Metropolitan Area, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Community colleges in Alabama, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Decatur, Alabama, Universities and colleges in Huntsville, Alabama, Education in Limestone County, Alabama

Pryor Field Regional Airport

Pryor Field Regional Airport is a public airport located three miles (5 km) northeast of the central business district of Decatur and south of Athens, in Limestone County, Alabama, United States. It is owned by Decatur/Athens Airport Authority. Situated next to Calhoun Community College, the airport serves the western portion of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area and most of the Decatur Metropolitan Area. Pryor Field is currently the busiest regional airport in Alabama.

Located at 34.6819, -86.9944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1941 establishments in Alabama, USAAF Contract Flying School Airfields, Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Alabama, Airports in Alabama, Decatur, Alabama, Buildings and structures in Limestone County, Alabama, Decatur Metropolitan Area, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Landmarks in Alabama, Transportation in Limestone County, Alabama, Airports established in 1941

Tanner, Alabama

Tanner is an unincorporated community in central southern Limestone County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. It lies along the Tennessee River, next to the city of Athens. Tanner is home to Tanner High School (The Rattlers), a 2A school in the state's classification system. The school's basketball boys and girls teams both won state titles in 1985 and 2011 and are the only school in Alabama to do so.

Located at 34.7314, -86.9706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Alabama, Populated places in Limestone County, Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

WVNN-FM

WVNN-FM is a News/Talk formatted radio station in Trinity, Alabama. Owned by Cumulus Media, it simulcasts on WVNN licensed to Athens, Alabama. This combo primarily serves the Huntsville, Alabama, market, though it can also be heard in the Florence/Muscle Shoals market. Collectively, the stations are branded as "NewsTalk 770 AM/92.5 FM WVNN".

Located at 34.71, -87.0817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Huntsville, Alabama, News and talk radio stations in the United States, Morgan County, Alabama, Radio stations established in 1959, 1959 establishments in the United States

Athens High School (Alabama)

Athens High School is the only high school in the Athens City Schools System. It is located on US Highway 31. Its mascot is the Golden Eagle. Current Principal: Chris Bolen

Located at 34.804, -86.948 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Public high schools in Alabama, Schools in Limestone County, Alabama

WKAC

WKAC (1080 AM, "The Big 1080") is a radio station in Athens, Alabama, USA, broadcasting on the 1080 kHz frequency. The station is owned by Limestone Broadcasting Company, Inc. It primarily serves the Huntsville, Alabama, market.

Located at 34.8369, -86.9744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Huntsville, Alabama, Oldies radio stations in the United States, Country radio stations in the United States, Limestone County, Alabama, Radio stations established in 1972

WQXD-LP

WQXD-LP is a radio station licensed to serve Athens, Alabama. The station is owned by Emmanuel Full Gospel Ministries. It airs a Christian Country music format. The station was assigned the WQXD-LP call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on February 6, 2006.

Located at 34.8186, -87.0503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Alabama, Low-power FM radio stations in Alabama, Christian radio stations in the United States, Country radio stations in the United States, Limestone County, Alabama

WVMB-LP

WVMB-LP is an American low power FM radio station licensed to serve the community of Madison, Alabama. The station, established in 2004, is owned and operated as a ministry of Madison Baptist Church Inc.

Located at 34.825, -86.9067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Huntsville, Alabama, Low-power FM radio stations in Alabama, Christian radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 2004

Belle Mina, Alabama

Belle Mina is an unincorporated community in southeastern Limestone County, Alabama, United States.

Located at 34.6544, -86.8794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Alabama, Populated places in Limestone County, Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

Greenbrier, Alabama

Greenbrier is an unincorporated cotton gin community in south eastern Limestone County, Alabama, United States. The community is known locally for its barbecue.

Located at 34.671, -86.8435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Alabama, Populated places in Limestone County, Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

Tanner High School

Tanner High School is a K–12 school located in Limestone County, Alabama. The principal is Billy Owens. The closest town is Tanner, Alabama. It is a part of the Limestone County School District. Tanner has various extracurricular activities including athletics, marching/concert band, Student Council, cheer-leading, and many clubs/organizations.

Located at 34.7332, -86.9736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Alabama, Schools in Limestone County, Alabama, Public middle schools in Alabama, Public elementary schools in Alabama

Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle

The Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle, also known as the Battle of Athens, was fought near Athens, Alabama, from September 23 to 25, 1864 as part of the American Civil War. In September 1864, General Nathan Bedford Forrest led his force into northern Alabama and middle Tennessee to disrupt the supply of William Tecumseh Sherman's army in Georgia.

Located at 34.9094, -86.9881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1864 in Alabama, Battles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, Confederate victories of the American Civil War, Alabama in the American Civil War, Tennessee in the American Civil War, Limestone County, Alabama, Morgan County, Alabama, Giles County, Tennessee, Conflicts in 1864

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