Atlas, Texas

Atlas is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] It has a population of 20 people.[2]

History

Atlas was laid out in 1884, and named after Atlas, a deity who held up the celestial sphere.[3] A post office was established at Atlas in 1884, and remained in operation until 1943.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atlas, Texas
  2. "ATLAS, TEXAS".
  3. Atlas from the Handbook of Texas Online
  4. Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.

33°34′07″N 95°37′01″W


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