• Source: Erin Township, Hancock County, Iowa

    • Erin Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census its population was 218.


    History


    Erin Township was organized in 1879. It was originally settled chiefly by Irish immigrants, who named it Erin, the poetic form of Ireland.


    Geography


    According to the United States Census Bureau, Erin Township covers an area of 36.37 square miles (94.19 square kilometers).


    = Adjacent townships

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    Britt Township (north)
    Garfield Township (northeast)
    Liberty Township (east)
    Twin Lake Township (southeast)
    Amsterdam Township (south)
    Magor Township (southwest)
    Boone Township (west)
    Orthel Township (northwest)


    = Cemeteries

    =
    The township contains Saint Patrick's Cemetery.


    = Major highways

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    Iowa Highway 111


    School districts


    West Hancock Community School District


    Political districts


    Iowa's 4th congressional district
    State House District 11
    State Senate District 6


    References


    United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
    United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
    United States National Atlas


    External links


    US-Counties.com
    City-Data.com

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