Why visit Atlanta
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 24 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Mathews-Powell House and Atlanta Visitor Center & Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Atlanta
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Atlanta
Atlanta is a city in Cass County, northeastern Texas, United States. According to the 2010 U.S. census, the city had a population of 5,675, which decreased to 5,433 as of 2020. The city is sometimes referred to as "Hometown, USA."
From the Wikipedia article Atlanta, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Mathews-Powell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic place in Queen City, Cass County, Texas
Atlanta Visitor Center & Museum
Museum
101 North East Street, Atlanta
Tu-Fr 10:00-13:00,13:30-16:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes24
Barbs Kountry Kitchen
Diner · American · 2.6 mi
617 US Highway 59 North, Queen City
The Branding Iron
Restaurant · Steak House, Seafood · 1.3 mi
803 Loop 59, Atlanta
12 more on the map.
Where to stay3
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History
Atlanta was established in 1872 with the building of the Texas and Pacific Railway and was named for Atlanta, Georgia, former home of many early settlers; a post office was opened that same year.
By 1885, the community had 1,500 residents, who had founded three White and two Black churches, two schools, a bank, several sawmills, a number of general stores, and a weekly newspaper, the Citizens' Journal. Lumbering was the chief industry. The lumber boom reached its peak around 1890, when the population was 1,764. When the community was incorporated in 1929, it had 1,900 residents and 105 businesses.
In 1938, following a deadly tornado just 10 miles away in Rodessa, Louisiana, hospitals in Atlanta would treat many of those affected.
The onset of the Great Depression in the 1930s forced many businesses to close, and in 1936, Atlanta had 85 rated businesses. The opening of the Rodessa oilfield in 1935, however, helped mitigate the worst effects of the Depression. By 1940, the town had modern canneries, lumber mills, wholesale houses, a brick plant, a hospital, and a population of 2,453. Subsequently, Atlanta grew steadily, topping the 4,000 mark for the first time in the early 1960s. In 1990, its population was 6,118. By 2000, the population had dropped to 5,745. Principal industries include farming, forestry, oil, and tourism.
From the History section of Atlanta, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship24
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.5 mi
406 North Louise Street, Atlanta
Atlanta Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.0 mi
512 East Pinecrest Drive, Atlanta
Atlanta Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist
307 West Taylor Street, Atlanta
Cornerstone Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God
105 West Main Street, Atlanta
Enon First Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
510 North Howe Street, Atlanta
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.0 mi
701 Lindsey Lane, Atlanta
Holly Street Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.2 mi
807 Holly Street, Atlanta
Queen City Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 2.9 mi
1105 US Highway 59 North, Queen City
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.4 mi
309 North Louise Street, Atlanta
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare4
Robinson Family Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
213 North Pinecrest Drive, Atlanta
Map of Atlanta
90 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 33°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 36°F | 4.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlanta (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cass County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Queen City 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Linden 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Vivian 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Nash 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Texarkana 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Texarkana 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Jefferson 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- New Boston 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Hughes Springs 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Daingerfield 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Atlanta July 2018 03 (E Main Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 08 (Atlanta ISD Administration Office), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 07 (Hanner Funeral Service), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 09 (Cornerstone Assembly of God), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 06 (Atlanta Historical Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 04 (E Main Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 05 (Atlanta Historical Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 10 (Faith Community Nazarene Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 24 (Plaza on Main), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 11 (Atlanta Public Library), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 01 (Uncle Juan's Mexican Restaurant), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 02 (Plaza on Main), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 12 (Atlanta Public Library), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 22 (Plaza on Main), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 16 (E Hiram Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 13 (Roux-Ga-Roux Seafood), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 14 (N East Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 23 (E Main Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 15 (Luigi's Italian Restaurant), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 21 (pocket park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 18 (E Hiram Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 17 (State Theater), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 20 (First Baptist Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlanta July 2018 19 (God's Anointed Ministries), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-316536 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-291709 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-316535 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-483581 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-291710 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Mathews-Powell House, Queen City, TX, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
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