Egypt, Georgia, U.S.

Human settlement in United States

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.
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Municipalities and communities of Effingham County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Springfield
Cities
  • Guyton
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Town
  • Rincon
Unincorporated
communities
  • Clyo
  • Egypt
  • Meldrim
  • Shawnee
Ghost town
  • Ebenezer
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32°27′43″N 81°28′26″W / 32.46194°N 81.47389°W / 32.46194; -81.47389


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