Emory Virginia Map
Emory, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Emory, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Emory, Virginia
| City | Emory |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.772891 |
| Longitude | -81.836234 |
| Population | 1,419 |
| Density | 107.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Emory, Virginia
Emory is a locality in Washington County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,419. The population density is 107.0 people per km². Emory is located at 36.7729°N, 81.8362°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24327.
Emory, Virginia, unfolds into a landscape of subtle grandeur, where the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains begin their gentle ascent. It lies 23.1 miles east-north-east of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 58°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-north-east of Abingdon. The terrain here is a study in soft contours and verdant valleys, crisscrossed by the meandering paths of small creeks that whisper secrets to the moss-covered stones. Oak and maple trees, their leaves a riot of colour in autumn, cast dappled shadows across rolling pastures, and the air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, tinged with the damp earth and the distant promise of pine. The sky above Emory often feels vast and benevolent, a canvas for clouds that drift with a languid grace, and the quality of light, particularly as dusk settles, is a soft, honeyed diffusion that seems to linger, imbuing the very air with a quiet luminescence. The story of Emory is deeply entwined with the legacy of education, its identity shaped by the presence of Emory & Henry College, a venerable institution that has anchored the community for generations. This academic heartbeat has fostered a unique character, a blend of scholarly pursuit and rural groundedness, where the rhythms of collegiate life intertwine with the quiet industry of the surrounding farmland. Historically, the region's economy has drawn sustenance from the fertile soil and the natural resources of the mountains, and while agriculture remains a thread in its fabric, the college has become a significant economic and cultural engine. Small, independent businesses line the main thoroughfares, their storefronts reflecting a modest prosperity, and the evenings in Emory are often marked by the low hum of conversation drifting from local gathering spots, a testament to a community that values connection and shared experience.
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About This Emory Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Emory, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Emory and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Emory is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Emory is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
