Egypt, Georgia, U.S. Explained

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

History

A post office called Egypt was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1956.^[1] The community was named after Egypt, alluding to that country's fertile soil.^[2]

References

32.4619°N -81.4739°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 May 2018.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 71 . 0-915430-00-2.