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Atlanta

 

Region: Piney Woods

Established 1872 with building of Texas and Pacific Railroad. Capt. P.R. Scott donated 100 acres to the railroad for the location of the new Atlanta, named for the Georgia home...

Established 1872 with building of Texas and Pacific Railroad. Capt. P.R. Scott donated 100 acres to the railroad for the location of the new Atlanta, named for the Georgia home of many early settlers. Sites of prehistoric Caddo Indian Villages have been noted in the region. The area served as a gateway for early settlers of Texas, as pioneers from Missouri and Arkansas crossed the Red and Sulphur rivers on ferries.

Visitors can tour the historic downtown plaza, the Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot and Museum, Veterans Memorial Plaza, or the Atlanta library’s genealogical section, which is rich in information. Three city parks are open daily and include baseball/softball fields, hiking paths and more.

Fishing, hunting and birdwatching opportunities abound in the areas on and around nearby Lake Wright Patman, Caddo Lake and Lake O’ The Pines.

Area annual events include the Wildflower Trails in Apr., Bluegrass Festivals in June and Oct., and the Cullen Baker Fair on the first Sat. in Nov.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce: in the depot at 101 N. East St. 903/796-3296. www.atlantatexas.org.

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