Emory city centre is the centre of a small Texas city and the seat of Rains County, at the junction of U.S. Highway 69 and State Highway 19.
- Location: Rains County, Texas
- Road junction: U.S. Highway 69 and State Highway 19
- Local orientation: City Hall is on N. Texas Street, along Highway 19
Finding Your Way Around Emory
Emory is the county seat of Rains County, and its main road reference point is the junction of U.S. Highway 69 and State Highway 19. Use those highways to orient yourself as you move between the centre and the surrounding area.
The community was originally called Springville. When Rains County was organized in 1870, Springville became the county seat and took the name Emory, in honour of Emory Rains.
The City of Emory website gives City Hall's address as 399 N. Texas St. (Hwy 19), Emory, TX 75440, and its phone number as 903-473-2465.
Walking Between the Motel and City Centre
The highway junction provides a clear orientation point once you are there.
Local Services and Visitor Stops
City Hall is a useful starting point for municipal enquiries, and the city’s business directory names several civic and community places in Emory: the Rains County Courthouse, Rains County Library, Emory City Cemetery and Emory City Hall.
The Emory Development Corporation office is at 329 N. Texas St., Emory, TX 75440. Its contact hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Friday is by appointment only. The City of Emory website also displays 329 N. Texas St. under “Come Visit Us,” while giving 399 N. Texas St. as the City Hall address elsewhere on its site.
Residents can sign up for city text-message notifications by texting “emory” to 91896. The city gives 903-458-1290 as its on-call and after-hours emergency number.
Getting Around Beyond Downtown
U.S. Highway 69 and State Highway 19 connect Emory with the wider area. The Emory Development Corporation describes the city as between Lake Fork and Lake Tawakoni, and about 20 miles from Canton First Monday Trade Days.
The city business directory includes Go Bus and Door Dash under Transportation. The drive from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport to Emory is worth planning before you set out.
Plan Your Visit Around Local Hours
Opening and contact hours can shape when you handle city business. The Emory Development Corporation’s office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with Friday visits by appointment only. Check the official site before you go for current municipal information and seasonal notices.
The City of Emory has seasonal information for the Sandy Creek Park splash pad, so check its site for current details. For help organizing the lodging portion of your trip, planning a stay in Emory covers practical arrangements.
FAQs
Where is Emory city centre?
Emory is in Rains County, Texas, at the junction of U.S. Highway 69 and State Highway 19. It is the county seat.
What was Emory called originally?
The community was originally known as Springville. It was renamed Emory when Rains County was organized in 1870.
How can residents receive city notifications?
Residents can sign up for city text-message notifications by texting “emory” to 91896.