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Erin, Jasper County, Texas facts for kids

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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.

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