AAT - Eclipse Company Town

Eclipse Company Town

The Adventure…

Built by the Hocking Valley Coal Company in 1902, the Eclipse Company Town sits atop Eclipse Mine #4. Miners and their families once lived in the quaint houses and shopped at the company general store. Based on the amount of coal a worker was able to mine, the miners were paid with credit or scrip. The credit or scrip could be exchanged for goods and services at the company store. The Eclipse Mine closed in the early 1930s. The mine reopened for a short time between 1940 and 1948 as part of the World War II effort. In 1997, Eclipse, Ltd. was formed by five friends who decided to take on restoration of the company town. Today, the town has twelve company houses, one shotgun house, and the company store. The houses are rented to an array of commercial and residential tenants.

A scenic bike ride or walk along the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is, in our opinion, the best way to reach this destination. While you are there get a bite to eat at Jana's Soul Food Café or Zoe Fine Dining. Or catch on of the numerous festivals and events, such as the Appalachian Spring Festival and Tour de Forest Benefit Bicycle Tour, that are held at Eclipse throughout the year.

Learn More…

Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau
667 East State Street
Athens, Ohio 45701

Athens County CVB:
800.878.9767
740.592.1819

Website: eclipsecompanytown.org

E-Mail: info@eclipsecompanytown.org

Getting There’s Half the Adventure…

Eclipse Company Town is located in The Plains in central Athens County. From US 33 in The Plains, turn onto Johnson Road, and then take your first left into Eclipse Company Town. We also recomend taking the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway to Eclipse Company Town.

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Art & Culture
Passion Works Studio – Athens, Athens County
Kennedy Museum of Art – Athens, Athens County
The Dairy Barn Arts Center – Athens, Athens County
Ohio University’s Performing Arts – Athens, Athens County
Stuart's Opera House – Nelsonville, Athens County
Nelsonville Historic Square Arts District – Nelsonville, Athens County

Historic Sites & Places
Athens County Historical Society and Museum – Athens, Athens County
Robbins Crossing – Nelsonville, Athens County
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Museum – Nelsonville, Athens County

Parks, Forests, & Outdoor Activities
Wayne National Forest – Athens County
Strouds Run State Park – Athens County
Buckeye Trail (New Straitsville Section) – Athens County
The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway – Athens to Nelsonville, Athens County
Desonier State Nature Preserve – Athens County
Zaleski State Forest – Vinton County
Lake Hope State Park – Vinton County
Burr Oak State Park – Athens County
Gifford State Forest – Athens County