Egypt is an unincorporated community in Effingham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Egypt was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1956.[2] The community was named after Egypt, alluding to that country's fertile soil.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Egypt, Georgia, U.S.
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 71. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

32°27′43″N 81°28′26″W / 32.46194°N 81.47389°W / 32.46194; -81.47389


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