Egypt, Georgia, U.S.

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 May 2, 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