Egypt, Tennessee
Appearance
Egypt | |
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Coordinates: 35°14′34″N 89°55′31″W / 35.2428656°N 89.9253652°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Tennessee |
County | Shelby |
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. 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
[edit]- ^ "Egypt". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. May 19, 1980. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ 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.