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 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 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