Atlas, Texas
Appearance
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
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atlas, Texas
- ^ Atlas from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ Tarpley, Fred (5 July 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