Emery is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
History
A post office called Emery was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] The community has the name of Charles F. Emery, a pioneer settler.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Emery, Illinois
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- ^ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 44.