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

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atlas, Texas
^ "ATLAS, TEXAS".
^ Atlas from the Handbook of Texas Online
^ 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 / 33.56861°N 95.61694°W / 33.56861; -95.61694

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[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.

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