Emory, California facts for kids

Emory (also known as Richardsons) was once a small community in Mariposa County, California. It was located about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of another place called Clearing House. Emory was situated along the Yosemite Valley Railroad, which was an important railway line. Maps still showed Emory as a recognized place in 1934.

What Was Emory?

Emory was not a large town, but rather a "settlement." A settlement is a place where people live and work, often in a small group, especially in an area that is still developing. Emory was important because of the natural resources found nearby.

Why Was It Called Emory?

The name Emory was chosen to honor a person named A. Emory Wishon. He was the leader of a company called the Yosemite Portland Cement Company. This company had a big operation in the area.

Mining Limestone at Emory

The Yosemite Portland Cement Company mined a material called limestone at Emory. Limestone is a type of rock that is very useful. It is a key ingredient for making cement, which is used to build roads, bridges, and buildings. So, Emory was a place where this important rock was dug out of the ground.