Erin Lake
Erin Lake is a lake in Sibley County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
| Erin Lake | |
|---|---|
  Erin Lake | |
| Location | Sibley County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°40′2″N 93°58′20″W |
| Type | lake |
A large share of the early settlers being natives of Ireland caused the name Erin, the ancient name for Ireland, to be selected.[2]
See also
- List of lakes in Minnesota
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Erin Lake
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 519.
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