Egypt, Alabama facts for kids

Egypt, Alabama is a name that can refer to a few different places in the state of Alabama, USA. When a name is used for more than one location or thing, we use a special page called a "disambiguation" page. This helps people find exactly what they are looking for!

Sometimes, different towns or communities end up with the same name. This can happen for many reasons, like being named after a person, a historical event, or even a famous place in another part of the world. In Alabama, the name "Egypt" refers to a few distinct spots.

What are the places named Egypt in Alabama?

There are three main places in Alabama that share the name "Egypt":

Egypt in Bibb County

• Egypt, Bibb County, Alabama is known as a ghost town. A ghost town is a place where most or all of the people have left, and the buildings might be empty or falling apart. It's like a town that used to be busy but is now quiet and mostly abandoned.

Egypt in Etowah County

• Egypt, Etowah County, Alabama is a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau has defined for statistical purposes. It's like a small community or neighborhood that isn't officially a city or town, but it has a recognized population and boundaries for counting people.

Egypt in Marshall County

• Egypt, Marshall County, Alabama is an unincorporated community. An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They usually don't have their own local government, and services like police or fire departments might be provided by the county.