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Egypt, Tennessee

Coordinates: 35°14′34″N 89°55′31″W / 35.2428656°N 89.9253652°W / 35.2428656; -89.9253652
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Egypt
Egypt is located in Tennessee
Egypt
Egypt
Egypt is located in the United States
Egypt
Egypt
Coordinates: 35°14′34″N 89°55′31″W / 35.2428656°N 89.9253652°W / 35.2428656; -89.9253652
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyShelby
Elevation
299 ft (91 m)

Egypt is an American populated place in Shelby County, Tennessee at 35°14′34″N 89°55′31″W / 35.2428656°N 89.9253652°W / 35.2428656; -89.9253652. Its elevation is 299 feet (91 m).[1] Joseph B. Adkison, a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War I, was from Egypt.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Egypt". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. May 19, 1980. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  2. ^ Jilton II, Ned (November 10, 2018). "Remembering Tennessee's World War I heroes". Kingsport Times-News. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.