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Erin, Jasper County, Texas

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Unincorporated community in Jasper County, Texas

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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Erin, Jasper County, Texas
  2. "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on February 24, 2005. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  3. Deigman, John (December 30, 1891). "Ireland in America". The Canadian Statesman. p. 2. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  4. Erin, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
Municipalities and communities of Jasper County, Texas, United States
County seat: Jasper
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

30°46′47″N 93°59′49″W / 30.77972°N 93.99694°W / 30.77972; -93.99694


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