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      This was the first stone house in Farmersville. It was later sold to Sidney Taplin, a grocer, who lived here for many years. Dr. Harte purchased the home from Mr. Taplin’s estate in April 1909 and lived there until his death in 1933. Later owners were Mrs. Geraldine Clark, Harold …

      This house was built in 1886 by Frank Blanchard. Mr. John Mulvena owned it for a time and during this time had a cellar dug and the house moved back from the road. The house was built of solid planks and when hydro came to Athens, in 1929, they had …

      This house was started by Mr. McLean in 1884 and was finished by David Dack in 1886. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ducolon lived here for many years, until she died in 1940. It was then sold to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston. Other occupants have been Mrs. G. Wiltse, Mr. …

      This was originally the home of Sydney Moore, who operated a bakeshop on the corner and sold bread both at the shop and the house. The house and shop were sold to Mr. Ayre, who operated the shop until it burned about 1905. The house was occupied for a short …

      This home was built by Steve King about 1886. Mr. and Mrs. George Beach bought it from Mr. King. It was the home for Francis Sheldon from 1886 to 1934. After 1934 his third wife lived here for several years. The house was sold to Ackley Brown and rented to …

      Built by Dr. Charles Rowsome in 1887. For many years it was the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Seymour. Mr. Seymour died at age 93 in February of 1960 and his wife passed two weeks later. It was later owned by the Churchill Family.

      Built prior to 1887.

      William Layng built this house and a blacksmith shop in 1878. It was called the “West End Carriage Shop.” Mr. Layng had worked for Duncan Fisher for five years previous to this. Later, Mr. James Hudson continued the business as a blacksmith. Later residents were Mr. and Mrs. Peat, and …

      Built prior to 1910.

      The land on which this home was built was originally owned by Henry Wiltse. The house was built in 1895 by Isaac Robeson. Sarah and Edward Derbyshire became owners in 1903. Later occupants were Mr.and Mrs. Herman Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Shaw, and Mrs. Lenna Ward and her sister, …

      This is the only house in Athens built as a double house. It was sold to Ed Duffield in December 1909.

      Built in the early 1900s.

      Colored glass in the windows distinguishes this home. Early residents were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kearney. Later the home was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gifford, and later still Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schaafsma.

      Built before 1928.

      This house was originally a Quaker Church and was located across Mill Street. It was moved across the street and converted into a home by Alvin Judson (grandfather of Marjorie Earl). About 1918 it was purchased by Laura and Ransome Brown, who lived here until their deaths. The house was …

      This home is unusual because of the Belvedere on the roof and the two double sets of bay windows. In 1921 the house belonged to Mrs. (Dr.) Paul and later owners have been Allan McCann, and Stanley Burns.

      This was the first house in Athens to have a furnace in the cellar and a cistern in the attic. In those days, the residents were slow to accept modern improvements, and Mr. Galliger was told the house would burn down and his cistern would spring a leak and ruin …

      For many years this was the home of the minister of the Holiness Movement Church. Renovations were made by Gary Preston while he lived here in the late 1960’s. Later owners were Mr. and Mrs. Burt Hudson, and R. Piper.

      This house, built in 1880, is known as a “plank house.” Planks were used instead of rafters. This made for difficult wiring in later years. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Blancher lived here from about 1926 to 1951, when the home was purchased by James Carl. Mrs. Carl’s sister, Mrs. Mabel …

      This home was built by Smith Wiltse in 1886. His son, Clayton, lived here until his death in 1972. Later owners have been Robert Livingston, and Cliff Scott.