Emery County
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Emery County is named after former Utah territorial governor George W. Emery. It is one of 29 counties in Utah and part of the Castle Country travel region. It is the site of the towns of Huntington and Orangeville.
Official site:
www.emerycounty.com
Address:
Box 624, Green River, UT 84525-0624, United States
Related Attractions
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park is located between Green River and Hanksville off State Route 24 in Emery County. The park features thousands of colourful rock formations that represent gnomes and gave the park its name. The park is an ideal location for off-road vehicles.
Green River, Utah
The town of Green River (pop. 970) is located in Grand County on the river of the same name. The town is known for its melon crop, celebrated during Melon Days in mid-September.
Black Dragon Canyon
The Black Dragon Canyon is located near Green River. The easy hike features pictographs left by ancient Fremont Indians, who inhabited Emery County from about 500 to 1300 AD.
Crystal Geyser
The cold-water Crystal Geyser is located 1.3mi/2.0km southeast of Green River. It erupts on its own schedule about two times a day and sometimes as high as 100 feet.
John Wesley Powell River History Museum
The John Wesley Powell River History Museum has a River Runner's Hall Of Fame honoring the daredevils who explored the rivers of the southwest in the late 1800s. It is located on the banks of the Green River.
Book Cliffs
There is excellent hiking at the 2,000 ft escarpment of the Book Cliffs wilderness which is located west of Green River.
Green River State Park
The Green River State Park is an oasis on the banks of the Green River in the city of Green River.
Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church in Green River is located on West Third Avenue and is listed on the National Historic Register. It was built in 1906.
Castle Dale, Utah
Castle Dale (pop. 1,700) is the seat of Emery County and is located on Cottonwood Creek. The town was founded in 1875 by cattleman Orange Seely.
Emery County Pioneer Museum
The Emery County Pioneer Museum in Castle Dale is located in the town's City Hall. The museum features the recreation of a typical pioneer home, schoolroom, store and lawyer's office. There is also an art gallery featuring the work of local artists and a tool display.
Buckhorn Wash
The Buckhorn Wash near Castle Dale features the remains of rock art left by the ancient Fremont Indians, who inhabited the Emery County area from about 500 to 1500 AD. The site is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Wedge Overlook
The 6.5mi/10km trail to the Wedge Overlook provides spectacular views and scenic vistas. The Overlook is also known as Utah's Little Grand Canyon. It is located 13mi/21km east of Castle Dale.
Family History Center
The Family History Center in Castle Dale is a geneaological library and resource center with records that help visitors trace their family origins.
Museum Of San Rafael
The Museum Of San Rafael in Castle Dale features exhibits of dinosaurs that have been found in Emery County and various Indian artifacts from the area's caves.
Emery County Library
The Emery County Library is located at 145 North 100 East in Castle Dale.
Clawson, Utah
Clawson (pop. 153) is located 7.0mi/11.3km southwest of Castle Dale in Emery County. It was founded in 1897 and originally named Kingsville.
Cleveland, Utah
Cleveland (pop. 500) is located 7.0mi/11.2km northwest of Huntington in Emery County.
Elmo, Utah
Elmo (pop. 370) is a small farming town 8mi/13km northeast of Huntington in Emery County.
Emery, Utah
Emery (pop. 310) is a small town in Emery County. The town is named after former Utah Territory governor George Emery. Emery was founded in 1881.
Muddy Creek
Muddy Creek is located near the town of Emery in central Utah. It features petroglyphs left by the Fremont Indians, who inhabited Emery County from about 500 to 1300 AD.
LDS Church
The LDS Church in Emery has been listed on the National Historic Register since 1980.
Huntington, Utah
Huntington (pop. 2,100) is the largest town in Emery County in central Utah. The town is named for an early explorer of the area.
Family History Center
The Family History Center in Huntington is a genealogical library and resource center that helps visitors trace their family roots.
Huntington State Park
Huntington State Park covers 237 acres of landscaped area at the base of the Wasatch Plateau just northeast of the town of Huntington.
Orangeville, Utah
Orangeville (pop. 1,400) is the fourth-largest town in Emery County in central Utah.
Ferron, Utah
Ferron (pop. 1,600) is the third-largest town in Emery County in central Utah.
Family History Center
The Family History Center in Ferron is a geneaological library and resource center. Visitors can trace their family history here.
Ferron Box
Ferron Box is a canyon near Ferron that features pictographs and petroglyphs left by ancient Fremont Indians, who inhabited Emery County from about 500 to 1300 AD.
Millsite State Park
The Millsite State Park is a 435-acre reservoir located at the mouth of Ferron Canyon west of Ferron. The dam was completed in 1971.
Presbyterian Church and Cottage
The Presbyterian Church and Cottage in Ferron were built in 1907. They have been listed on the National Historic Register since 1978.
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