History The first permanent settlement came around 1786, and "Erwin" was listed in the first census of the United States in 1790. The town of Erwin was formed from the former "Town of Painted Post" (now the town of Corning) in 1826. Erwin was reduced to form the town of Lindley (1837), but was increased by a part of the town of Corning in 1856.
History The first permanent settlement came around 1786 and "Erwin" was listed in the first census of the Un,ited States in 1790. The town of Erwin was formed from the forme.r "Town of Painted Post" (now the town of Corning) in 1826 Erwin was reduced to form the town of Lindley (1837), but was increased by a part of the town of Corning in 1856.