Empire, Contra Costa County, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Empire
Former settlement
Empire Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Elevation	52 ft (16 m)

Empire was a place that used to be a settlement in Contra Costa County, California. A "former settlement" means it was once a town or community, but it no longer exists as an active populated place today.

Where Was Empire Located?

Empire was located in the state of California. It was found in Contra Costa County. This spot was about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) south of a city called Antioch.

Near the Railroad

The settlement was situated right along the tracks of the Southern Pacific Railroad. This was a very important train company in the past. Railroads often helped new towns grow because they made it easy to transport goods and people.

How High Was It?

Empire was located at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. Elevation tells us how high a place is compared to the ocean's surface.