Atlas, Texas Explained

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

History

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

References

33.5686°N -95.6169°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: ATLAS, TEXAS .
2. Book: Tarpley, Fred. 1001 Texas Place Names. 5 July 2010. University of Texas Press. 978-0-292-78693-6. 15.