Atlanta Pop. 5,745 Alt.31

General -

Established 1872 with building of Texas and Pacific Railroad, named got Georgia home of acre many early settlers. Town today serves a farming, forestry, and oil area. Sites of prehistoric Caddo Indian Villages have been noted in the region.

Atlanta State Park -

Excellent trailer and amp sites available at 1,474- facility on south shore of Lake Wright Patman. Other features include swimming, boating, water skiing, fishing, and hiking. About 14 northwest via F.M. 1154 off U.S. 59 north, or via F.M. 96 off Texas 77 west. Admission.

Farm Tour -

Natural Food Associates model farm shows organic methods of producing crops, livestock, and poultry. tours and demonstrations, Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. U.S. 59 south.

Lake -

Wright Patman.

 

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