- Ohio University was founded in 1804, making it the oldest university in the state of Ohio.
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Athens is located in southern Ohio, and is home to Ohio University, the oldest college in the state. It’s worth a trip to this picturesque campus with its tree-lined brick walkways and college green.
Fans of the arts should check out the Ohio Valley Summer Theatre, Dairy Barn Arts Center, Kennedy Museum of Art and Ohio University Performing Arts Series. Nearby Strouds Run State Park is popular for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, hiking and camping.
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