New Athens (/ˈeɪθənz/ AY-thənz[4]) is a village in Harrison County, Ohio, United States.

[6] Franklin College was founded in 1818 by abolitionist John Walker, a Presbyterian minister.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the village was 99.4% White, 0.3% African American, and 0.3% from two or more races.

27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the village was 98.83% White, 0.29% African American, and 0.88% from two or more races.

21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.