Egypt, Wharton County, Texas
Egypt is an unincorporated community in northern Wharton County in the U.S. state of Texas.History
Egypt was founded before any other settlement in Wharton County and was a part of Colorado County during the Republic of Texas period.
Egypt's 1827 name change from "Mercer's Crossing" came from the Bible, and originated from the text of Genesis 42:1-3.