OUR COMMUNITY HISTORY



View looking north of Holy Hill's 2nd church during winter, date unknown


The Town of Erin is the oldest town in Washington County and was incorporated as the first town in Washington County on January 16, 1846.
John Whelan suggested the name of "Erin". The First town meeting was held at the house of Patrick Toland on April 6, 1846. The Chairman was William Dwire and Thomas Carroll was clerk.

The officers elected were:    Chairman:  William Dwire
                                                Supervisors:  Thomas Carroll, John Lynch
                                                Clerk:  Thomas Fitzgerald   
                                                Treasurer:  John Kenney
                                                Assessors:  Michael Healey, William Foley
                                                Justices of the Peace:  Thomas Carroll, William Paulding
                                                School Commissioners:  Thomas Bourke, Timothy McNamara, James Lynch
                                                Collector:  William Sullivan

74 votes were cast in the first election.



The Irish of Erin

Irish Immigration

Historic Sites and Churches


Link to the Erin Historical Society








The town published a history book on our 150th anniversary of becoming a town in 1996. A second updated printing along with a separate addendum were published in 2003. The book is available for purchase from the town for $30. The 2003 addendum is available for those who purchased 1st edition printings in 1996 for $15. Postage for the book is $5.

Contact the town clerk to order. 
Email Clerk or 262-673-3682.


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