Erin is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, in the U.S. state of Texas.
History
A post office was established at Erin in 1847, and remained in operation until 1923. The community was perhaps named for Erin, a poetic name for Ireland. Erin was formerly a station on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Erin, Jasper County, Texas
- "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on February 24, 2005. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- Deigman, John (December 30, 1891). "Ireland in America". The Canadian Statesman. p. 2. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- Erin, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
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30°46′47″N 93°59′49″W / 30.77972°N 93.99694°W / 30.77972; -93.99694
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