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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. The community was named after Egypt, alluding to that country's fertile soil.

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.

v t e Municipalities and communities of Effingham County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Springfield
Cities	Guyton Springfield
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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