In 1863, the town of Erin was listed on a Middle Tennessee Civil War map. At that time, there were a few stores and an Irish railroad worker camp. The legend says "the hills and creeks reminded the Irish of their native Ireland and named their town Erin.
Erin is located in Houston County (of which it is the county seat). The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 1,698, an increase of 112 since 1990.
Accommodations in Erin include Country Cedar Bed And Breakfast. Click for more details, including other accommodations in the area, as well as online reservations.
