Palmyra in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Palmyra
Photographed By William Pope, April 14, 2023
1. Palmyra Marker
Originally called "Palmstown"
For founder John Palm
Founded
1749
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 40° 18.764′ N, 76° 35.112′ W. Marker is in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 422) east of North Prince Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 811 East Main Street, Palmyra PA 17078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Derry Churchyard (approx. 3.4 miles away); Hershey (approx. 3.4 miles away); Kinderhaus “Climbing Tree” (approx. 3.4 miles away); Derry Church School (1844-1904) (approx. 3.4 miles away); Kinderhaus Canna Bed (approx. 3.4 miles away); Milton Hershey School (approx. 3.4 miles away); Wildlife Habitat Enhancement (approx. 3˝ miles away); Derry Church (approx. 3˝ miles away).
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Photographed By William Pope, April 14, 2023
2. Palmyra Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
