Atlas, Texas

Atlas is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

History

Atlas was laid out in 1884, and named after Atlas, a deity who held up the celestial sphere.[2] A post office was established at Atlas in 1884, and remained in operation until 1943.[3]

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



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