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

 * 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

 * [[Image:Iowa 111.svg|25px]] 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