Emory Virginia Map

About Emory, Virginia

Emory is a locality in Washington County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,237. The population density is 116.7 people per km². Emory is located at 36.7798°N, 81.8274°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 24361, 24327.

Emory defines the landscape through the persistent, quiet presence of Hall Creek, which traces a path through the verdant, low-lying pastures that characterize this inland reach of the Commonwealth. It lies 23.0 miles east-northeast of Bristol, VA (from Bristol, VA: bearing 58°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-northeast of Abingdon. The air here holds a particular clarity, especially when the late afternoon light flattens against the grasses, casting long, bruised shadows that stretch toward the distant Appalachian Mountains visible on the horizon. Beyond the immediate meadows, the terrain rises into the soft, uneven geography of the region, where the earth feels ancient and settled, far removed from the clamor of any distant coast. Residents often find their way to the nearby Glade Spring Rec. Park for a moment of stillness, or perhaps catch the reflection of the sky in the waters of South Holston Lake, nine miles away, as the seasons cycle through the humid warmth of summer and the sharp, sudden chill of autumn.

Emory derives much of its identity from the scholarly traditions of its long-standing institution, which serves as the primary pulse of the local economy and intellectual life. The surrounding acreage, including the nearby Collins Hollow, reflects a heritage rooted in agrarian cycles and academic pursuit, creating a rare atmosphere where the pace of the day is dictated by the ringing of bells rather than the rush of industry. Visitors who seek a more rugged encounter with the terrain might explore the Clark Mountain Trail, finding that the character of the land remains largely undisturbed by the frantic pace of the modern world. Life in Emory persists with a measured, deliberate quality, preserving a sense of continuity that honors both the history of the soil and the quiet ambitions of those who study and labor upon it.

About This Emory Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Emory, Virginia. Coordinates: 36.779821, -81.827397. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Emory includes the ZIP code (24361, 24327), telephone area code (276), county seat of Washington County (Abingdon), and school district assignment (Washington County Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.