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Emory (also, Richardsons) is a former settlement in Mariposa County, California. It was located on the Yosemite Valley Railroad 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Clearing House. Emory still appeared on maps as of 1934.

The name honors A. Emory Wishon, head of Yosemite Portland Cement Company, which mined limestone at the place.

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