Palmyra, New York
Palmyra is a village of 3,287 people in Wayne County, New York, founded in 1827.
Why visit Palmyra
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bear Hill, Bowes Hill, Ambrose S. Lapham House and East Main Street Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Palmyra
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About Palmyra
Palmyra () is a village in Wayne County, New York, United States. The population was 3,536 at the 2010 census. The village, along with the town, is named after Palmyra in present-day Syria.
From the Wikipedia article Palmyra (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks22
Ambrose S. Lapham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic home located at Palmyra, Wayne County, New York
East Main Street Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Palmyra, New York
Market Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Palmyra, New York, United States
Palmyra Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New York, United States
Dr. Alexander McIntyre Home
Monument and historic site
109 West Main Street, Palmyra
Home site of the Joseph Smith Sr Family
Monument and historic site
202 Vienna Street, Palmyra
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes5
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop
544 East Main Street, Palmyra
Mo-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-19:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 0.5 mi
East Main Street, Palmyra
History
The village was originally called "Swift's Landing" after founder John Swift in 1790, and was incorporated as Palmyra in 1827. By 1900, the village had become a railroad and industrial center. Palmyra was a large part of the underground railroad during times of slavery; it is reported to have helped over 2,000 fugitive slaves escape into Canada.
Palmyra claims to be the only city or village in the U.S. to have four churches at a four corner intersection facing each other. It is one of ten places in the world that has four churches on the four corners of two intersecting highways. The "four corners" churches are at the intersection of New York State Route 21 and New York State Route 31.
The Palmyra Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. It includes the previously listed Market Street Historic District, East Main Street Commercial Historic District, and Zion Episcopal Church.
From the History section of Palmyra (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.3 mi
2801 Temple Road, Palmyra
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Palmyra
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 16°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 22°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Victor 2Nw (12 mi away), rain and snow from Palmyra 1.6 Nw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wayne County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-30: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-10-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Macedon 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Marion 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Manchester 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Newark 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Gananda 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Shortsville 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Clifton Springs 8 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Fairport 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Ontario 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Canandaigua 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Palmyra NY, JonRidinger, CC BY 3.0
- Palmyra Temple - panoramio, runt35, CC BY 3.0
- Zion Episcopal Church Palmyra NY Aug 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- East Main Street Commercial Historic District Palmyra NY Aug 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- LaphamHousePalmyra2020c, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Market Street Historic District, Palymyra NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmyra Village Hall Aug 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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