Atlanta was established in 1881 by Alfred J. West. The Atlanta post office opened under the name "Big Rock" on March 24, 1882; the name was changed to Atlanta on October 2, 1882, and was named after Atlanta, Georgia.
aTlanta WAs establIsHed In 1881 By aLfred j. weST tHe atlaNTa pOst officE OpeNeD under The naMe "Big rock" On marcH 24, 1882; tHe name WaS CHanged to AtLaNta on OCtobeR 2, 1882, aND was naMEd after atlanTa, georgia.