You've already gotten a good background for its origin, but I'd like to add that in Illinois it has an added level of aptness, since Illinois is known for being two regions, "Chicago" and "cornfields."

Southern Illinois became known as “Egypt” in the 1830s. Various origins have been suggested for the nickname. The two best known represent the cultural divide between the earliest settlers, who …

Southern Illinois has long been referred to as "Little Egypt." This nickname may be the result of the practices of early settlers from Northern Illinois who traveled to Southern Illinois to buy grain after a …

During the Civil War the residents of southeastern Illinois presented a horse named "Egypt" to Gen. U.S. Grant in hopes that the name would become famous along with the general's exploits.

While exploring Southern Illinois, you will begin to notice all of the references and correlations to Egypt surrounding the region. Interestingly enough, although there are several theories, researchers have …

Aug 15, 2024 · Americans have been very creative in naming places, but I’m certain that no one who claimed Southern Illinois resembled Egypt had ever been to North Africa beforehand.

Not everyone agrees on how Egypt got its name. Although sections of some cities in the state are known as "Little Italy," "Bohemia," or "Germantown," nobody contends that "Egypt," Illinois, is named after …

Feb 26, 1997 · Jane Adams, an associate professor in anthropology and history, said she decided to research the origins of Little Egypt for herself. Adams said the present town of Cairo was named in …

For one hundred and fifteen years, that portion of Illinois that lies south of the old Vincennes-St. Louis Trace has been known affectionately as Egypt. The old road is no more.

Little Egypt is the southern area of the state of Illinois in the United States of America. It is generally considered that portion of Illinois south of Effingham.