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.