Two Egg in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Two Egg, Florida
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 27, 2025
1. Two Egg, Florida Marker
The town of Two Egg was originally called Allison. It was renamed "Two Egg" due to Depression-era bartering practices in a local store. Credit belongs to Will Williams, who as a child often traded for "two eggs' worth" of merchandise. This amused a traveling salesman who spread the story of a town called Two Egg. Academy Award-winning actress Faye Dunaway was born 2.3 miles north on a farm now owned by descendants of Will Williams. Buried in the cemetery is Elijah Williams, a noted inventor who was born into slavery but who, as a free man in 1867, received a patent for an "improvement in propelling boats." Two Egg has been featured in National Geographic Magazine, numerous books, TV, and radio programs. It was proclaimed "America's Top Town Named for a Breakfast Food" by Food Network Magazine.
Erected 2025 by DR Historic Preservation, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and many donors who love Two Egg, Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 30° 51.308′ N, 85° 4.643′ W. Marker is in Two
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Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lovedale Baptist Cemetery (approx. 2.6 miles away); Dellwood Methodist Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Erwin House (approx. 5.1 miles away); Greenwood Baptist Church (approx. 5.1 miles away); Great Oaks (approx.
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 27, 2025
2. Two Egg, Florida Marker
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 27, 2025
3. New Hope Missionary Baptist Church adjacent to cemetery and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 143 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
