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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Egypt, Leon County, Texas
- Kingston, Mike (ed.). "Town Names: Past and Present", Texas Almanac
- Jasinski, Laurie E. (ed.). "Egypt, TX (Leon County)", Texas State Historical Association
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