Atlas, Texas

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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]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atlas, Texas
  2. Atlas from the Handbook of Texas Online
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