Erin, Jasper County, Texas Explained

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.[1] The community was perhaps named for Erin, a poetic name for Ireland.[2] Erin was formerly a station on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

References

30.7797°N -93.9969°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jasper County . Jim Forte Postal History . 14 October 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20050224145405/http://postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=TX&county=Jasper . 24 February 2005 .
  2. News: Ireland in America . The Canadian Statesman . Dec 30, 1891 . 14 October 2015 . Deigman, John . 2.

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