Athens, Minnesota

{{short description|Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}

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Athens is an unincorporated community in Athens Township, Isanti County, Minnesota, United States.

Main routes include Isanti County Road 9 (269th Avenue NE), Isanti County Road 56 (261st Avenue NE), and State Highway 65 (MN 65).

Nearby places include Isanti, East Bethel, Stacy, and Athens Wildlife Management Area.

The Cedar Creek Ecosystem Reserve, operated by the University of Minnesota, is also nearby.