Erin Lake

Erin Lake is a lake in Sibley County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

A large share of the early settlers being natives of Ireland caused the name Erin, the ancient name for Ireland, to be selected.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Erin Lake
  2. ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 519.

Coordinates: 44°40′2″N 93°58′20″W / 44.66722°N 93.97222°W / 44.66722; -93.97222


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