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Welcome to Emory, the Rains County seat in East Texas set between Lake Fork and Lake Tawakoni at the crossroads of U.S. 69 and State Highway 19.

Emory is a small city in and the county seat of Rains County, in East Texas, about 70 miles east of Dallas and northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It was originally known as Springville and was renamed for Emory Rains, an early Texas state legislator, along with the county itself. With a population of roughly 1,250, it is the county's largest town and its center of government, commerce, and education. The city sits at the junction of U.S. Highway 69 and State Highway 19, and its location is defined by water. Lake Fork lies just to the east and Lake Tawakoni to the west, two of East Texas's best-known reservoirs. Lake Fork is legendary among anglers as a trophy largemouth bass destination, while Lake Tawakoni is prized for its striped and hybrid striped bass, boating, and shoreline recreation. That lake-country setting shapes the local economy — tourism, fishing, and lake-area real estate join ranching and small-town services as mainstays. Emory's downtown is anchored by the Rains County Courthouse, and the community is served by Rains Independent School District, which draws students from across the county, including the nearby communities of Point and East Tawakoni. Daily life centers on schools, churches, and the outdoors, with boat ramps, marinas, and lakeside communities minutes from town. Emory suits people who want a quiet, affordable East Texas base with direct access to lake recreation and a reasonable drive to the Dallas area. Housing includes older in-town homes, newer subdivisions, and a range of lake-adjacent and acreage properties in the surrounding countryside, giving buyers options from full-time residences to weekend lake retreats.

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729 Planters Street
$1,500
85760290
For Rent
729 Planters Street Emory, TX 75440
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1444 sq ft
255 Private Road 5941
$999,000
62814936
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255 Private Road 5941 Emory, TX 75440
3 Beds bathtub 3.5 Baths straighten 3218 sq ft
389 S Texas Street
$650
3121418
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389 S Texas Street Emory, TX 75440
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths
109 S Dunbar Lane
$650
85650894
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109 S Dunbar Lane Emory, TX 75440
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729 Planters Street
$1,500
85760290
For Rent
729 Planters Street Emory, TX 75440
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1444 sq ft
389 S Texas Street
$650
3121418
For Rent
389 S Texas Street Emory, TX 75440
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths
109 S Dunbar Lane
$650
85650894
For Rent
109 S Dunbar Lane Emory, TX 75440
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths

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729 Planters Street For Rent $1,500
729 Planters Street
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255 Private Road 5941 For Sale $999,000
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Emory, TX 75440
3 Beds 3.5 Baths 3218 Sq Ft Built 2022 62814936
389 S Texas Street For Rent $650
389 S Texas Street
Emory, TX 75440
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109 S Dunbar Lane For Rent $650
109 S Dunbar Lane
Emory, TX 75440
1 Beds 1 Baths Built 1990 85650894
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About Emory

Real Estate & Housing

Emory's housing stock mixes older in-town homes near the courthouse with newer subdivisions and a broad supply of rural and lake-area properties. In town, buyers find modest single-family homes, many mid-century and later, on tree-lined streets. The surrounding Rains County countryside offers acreage, ranchettes, and farmsteads, while the Lake Fork and Lake Tawakoni shorelines hold waterfront homes, lake-view lots, and cabin-style retreats. The market tends toward affordability compared with the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, attracting both year-round residents and those seeking a lake getaway.

Neighborhoods

Emory is a compact town whose neighborhoods cluster around the courthouse square, the school campuses, and the U.S. 69 corridor. Older, tree-shaded streets near downtown hold the city's established homes, while newer subdivisions have added housing on the town's edges. Beyond the limits, residential development follows the highways toward Lake Fork and Lake Tawakoni, where waterfront communities, lake lots, and acreage dominate. The result is a small-town core ringed by rural and lakeside living.

Lifestyle in Emory

Life in Emory revolves around the lakes and small-town East Texas rhythms. Fishing tournaments, boating weekends, and lakeside gatherings set the pace, and Lake Fork's reputation as a trophy bass destination brings anglers to the area year-round. The county courthouse, schools, churches, and local cafés anchor daily life, and community events draw neighbors from across Rains County. It is a relaxed, outdoors-oriented community where many residents live within minutes of a boat ramp or marina, yet remain within driving distance of the Dallas area.

Schools & Education

Public education in Emory is provided by Rains Independent School District, which serves most of Rains County — including Emory, Point, and East Tawakoni — with about four schools and roughly 1,700 students. The district operates elementary, middle, and high school campuses in and around Emory. Its size keeps schools closely tied to the community, and athletics and extracurricular programs are central to local life. Higher education is available within the broader East Texas region and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Getting Around

Emory sits at the junction of U.S. Highway 69 and State Highway 19, the primary routes through Rains County. Dallas lies about 70 miles to the west, reachable via the highway network, and Tyler is roughly 30 miles to the southeast. The location places Emory within a convenient drive of both the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and East Texas's larger towns, while local roads connect the city to Lake Fork, Lake Tawakoni, and the surrounding lake communities.

Parks & Recreation

Recreation in Emory is dominated by its two lakes. Lake Fork, to the east, is among Texas's most famous trophy largemouth bass fisheries, while Lake Tawakoni, to the west, offers more than 37,000 acres for boating, striped and hybrid striped bass fishing, and waterfront recreation. Boat ramps, marinas, and fishing guides serve both lakes, and the surrounding countryside supports hunting and outdoor pursuits. In town, the courthouse square and community events provide a small-town gathering place between outings on the water.

About Emory

Frequently asked questions

What county is Emory in?

Emory is the county seat of Rains County, in East Texas. Both the city and county are named for Emory Rains, an early Texas state legislator. The town was previously known as Springville before taking the Rains name.

What lakes are near Emory?

Emory sits between two major East Texas reservoirs: Lake Fork to the east, famous for trophy largemouth bass fishing, and Lake Tawakoni to the west, known for striped and hybrid striped bass, boating, and shoreline recreation. Both are minutes from town.

What school district serves Emory?

Emory is served by Rains Independent School District, which enrolls roughly 1,700 students across about four schools and serves most of Rains County, including Point and East Tawakoni. The district's campuses are centered in and around Emory.

How far is Emory from Dallas?

Emory is about 70 miles east of Dallas, reachable via the regional highway network from U.S. 69 and State Highway 19. Tyler lies roughly 30 miles to the southeast, putting Emory within reach of both the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and East Texas's larger towns.

What is Emory known for?

Emory is known as the Rains County seat and a gateway to two of East Texas's top fishing lakes, Lake Fork and Lake Tawakoni. Its location between the two reservoirs makes it a base for anglers, boaters, and lake-area residents and visitors.

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