Erin, Jasper County, Texas

Erin is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

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]

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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 24 February 2005. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  3. Deigman, John (Dec 30, 1891). "Ireland in America". The Canadian Statesman. p. 2. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  4. Erin, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online



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