Erin, Jasper County, Texas

History

A post office was established at Erin in 1847, and remained in operation until 1923.[2] The community was perhaps named for Erin, a poetic name for Ireland.[3] Erin was formerly a station on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[4]

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

30°46′47″N 93°59′49″W


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