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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Palmyra

 
Clickable Map of Wayne County, New York and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Wayne County, NY (264) Cayuga County, NY (274) Monroe County, NY (463) Ontario County, NY (242) Seneca County, NY (152)  WayneCounty(264) Wayne County (264)  CayugaCounty(274) Cayuga County (274)  MonroeCounty(463) Monroe County (463)  OntarioCounty(242) Ontario County (242)  SenecaCounty(152) Seneca County (152)
Lyons is the county seat for Wayne County
Palmyra is in Wayne County
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1 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — 149 East Main Street —
On East Main Street west of William Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by The United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m282653) HM
2 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — 161 East Main Street — Palmyra Masonic Temple —
On East Main Street at William Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by The United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m282654) HM
3 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Admiral William T. Sampson Memorial —
Near East Main Street (New York State Route 31) just east of Church Street.
Born in Palmyra, N.Y. Commander North Atlantic Squadron Spanish-American War cannon from Spanish ship 'Almirante Oquendo' Memorial dedicated May 31, 1903 — — Map (db m61355) WM
4 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Creating a Farm —
On Stafford Road at Temple Road on Stafford Road.
Creating a Farm The Smiths selected property that featured all the resources of a first-rate farm: a year-round source of water, fertile soil, gentle slopes, and mature sugar maple trees interspersed with beech, oak, and other hardwoods. They . . . — — Map (db m117618) HM
5 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Cumorah —
On West Main Street (New York State Route 31) at Canandaigua Street (Route 21) on West Main Street.
4 mile south Cumorah Famous Mormon Hill and Angel Moroni monument. — — Map (db m62095) HM
6 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — 1206 — Dr. Harriet Adams —
On East Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
1826 - 1886. Born London, Eng. 1859 Grad. of Female Medical College of Pennsylvania. Early female physician. Lived in Palmyra & practiced here. — — Map (db m282656) HM
7 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — East Palmyra Church —
On Whitbeck Road (County Route 224) at Tellier Road (County Route 225), on the right when traveling north on Whitbeck Road.
First to be organized in state, west of pre-emption line, 1793 — — Map (db m164306) HM
8 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — The Eight Witnesses —
Near Stafford Road at Temple Road.
The Eight Witnesses In late 1829 Joseph Smith Jr. gathered a small group of his family and friends to a secluded spot in these woods and showed them the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. He allowed each of the eight . . . — — Map (db m117620) HM
9 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Fencing the Land —
Near Stafford Road at Temple Road.
Fencing the Land The Smiths marked the boundary of their property with large stones gathered while clearing the land. They then built a fence over the stacked stones to keep wandering livestock out of their property. They split thousands of . . . — — Map (db m117622) HM
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10 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — First Church —
On Church Street just south of Canal Street, on the left when traveling north.
Site of First Church in Palmyra 1811-1832 land given by General John Swift — — Map (db m61353) HM
11 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — First School House —
On Church Street just south of Canal Street, on the left when traveling north.
1793 – 1805 First School House in Palmyra built here on land given by General John Swift. — — Map (db m61352) HM
12 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — The Founders of Palmyra —
On Canal Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling west on Canal Street.
General John Swift U.S. Army - Founder of Palmyra, New York (1761 - 1814) He joined the Revolutionary Army at 15 and fought for American freedom. He left the service as a Captain. In 1783 he and surveyor John Jenkins came to Genesee . . . — — Map (db m282774) HM
13 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — General John Swift Memorial —
Near East Main Street at Ethel Mae Johnson Way, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of General John Swift 1762 - 1814 — — Map (db m282554) WM
14 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Grandin Print Shop —
On East Main Street (New York State Route 21/31) just east of William St, on the right when traveling west.
Canal Town 1789 Grandin Print Shop Book of Mormon first published here, 1830 — — Map (db m62101) HM
15 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Hill Cumorah Monument —
Near New York State Route 21 0.7 miles north of Hosey Rd..
This monument has been erected by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to commemorate the delivering of the Ancient American record known as the "Book of Mormon" to the prophet Joseph Smith on September 22, 1827. The figure on top of . . . — — Map (db m62096) HM
16 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — John and Rhoda Swift —
On East Main Street (New York State Route 31) 0.1 miles east of Mill Street, on the right when traveling west.
1789 John and Rhoda Swift First settlers of Palmyra Log cabin built near here 1st Moderator & Supervisor Militia Captain, Freemason — — Map (db m108729) HM
17 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Lake Stone House —
On Maple Avenue 0.1 miles south of Division Street, on the right when traveling south.
Martin Harris’s home was a one-and-a-half story white frame house, which stood on this site. When Martin moved away in 1831, it was occupied by William Chapman. That house burned down in 1849 and was replaced by the present lake-stone house, which . . . — — Map (db m66072) HM
18 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — The Log Home —
Near Stafford Road at Temple Road.
The Log Home In 1818 or 1819 Joseph Smith Sr., his wife Lucy Mack Smith, and their eight children moved from Palmyra Village to Stafford Road just north of the 100 acres they planned to acquire. They built a log home and outbuildings in his site . . . — — Map (db m117617) HM
19 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — 360 — Market Street Historic District —
On Market Street south of Canal Street, on the right when traveling north.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m195076) HM
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20 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Martin Harris Farm —
On Maple Avenue 0.1 miles south of Division Street, on the right when traveling south.
Mortgaged for $3000 in 1829 to provide funds for first publication of the Book of Mormon — — Map (db m66073) HM
21 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Martin Harris Farm
On Maple Avenue 0.2 miles south of Division Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was founded in this area, and Martin Harris was a leading figure in its early history. He helped publish the Book of Mormon. Martin Harris was born 18 May 1783 in Easttown, Saratoga County New York. ln . . . — — Map (db m284351) HM
22 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Martin Harris Farm — This farm’s most plentiful harvest was a book. —
On Maple Avenue south of Division Street, on the right when traveling south.
In the 1820s, a man named Martin Harris ran a successful farm in this area. Martin shocked family members and friends in August 1829 when he mortgaged a large portion of his property, including the land that surrounds you now, to pay for the . . . — — Map (db m284355) HM
23 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Memorial —
On East Main Street at Fayette Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
Erected in 1892 to honor President Benjamin Harrison and the Civil War Veterans Re-dedicated in 2005 as a sign of Palmyra’s Pride in its Past and Faith in its Future — — Map (db m282553) WM
24 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — A Memorial to All —
On Palmyra-Newark Road (New York State Route 31) 0.1 miles south of Canalside Drive, on the right when traveling south.
A memorial to all living and dead who have served in our nation's armed forces. — — Map (db m117638) WM
25 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — 525 — Palmer Homestead —
On Macedon Center Road (Route 209) at Daansen Road, on the right when traveling west on Macedon Center Road.
Noah & Betsey Palmer settled here in 1810. Noah served as Sgt. in Rhode Island militia during Revolutionary War. Later became Baptist deacon. — — Map (db m140254) HM
26 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Palmyra - Macedon Lions Club War Memorial —
On Canal Street at Division Street, on the right when traveling west on Canal Street.
These flags are dedicated to the men & women of the Palmyra Community, who gave of their time, talent and lives in defense of this Country - let us believe as they did, that “Freedom is Not Free” — — Map (db m282557) WM
27 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Palmyra - Macedon Vietnam Veterans Memorial —
On Canal Street at Division Street, on the right when traveling west on Canal Street.
In Recognition of Our Palmyra - Macedon Vietnam Veterans This memorial Honors Those who Served During the Vietnam War It is a Symbol of Heroism, Sacrifice, Loyalty and Freedom. — — Map (db m282559) WM
28 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Palmyra Area — Historic New York
On Palmyra-Newark Road (New York State Route 31) at Galloway Road, on the right when traveling west on Palmyra-Newark Road. Reported missing.
Here before the white man came, lived the Cayuga and Seneca Indians. Their displacement after the Revolution, when many went to Canada, opened the land to settlers. Massachusetts which claimed a large portion of western New York sold its holdings to . . . — — Map (db m284362) HM
29 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Palmyra in History
On East Main Street (New York State Route 31) at Fayette Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. Reported missing.
1822 The Erie Canal was completed to Palmyra 1827 The Village of Palmyra was incorporated 1830 The Book of Mormon was printed in the Grandin Building. 1849 Palmyra held the first fair in New York State. It later became the . . . — — Map (db m284363) HM
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30 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Palmyra Village Hall —
On East Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by The United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m282642) HM
31 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Palmyra War Memorial —
On East Main Street (New York State Route 31) 0.1 miles east of Canandaigua Street ( Route 21), on the right when traveling east.
Army • Marines • Navy Citizens and patriots come forth and say Thank You to the men and women from Palmyra who served in the armed forces of the United States in time of peace and all wars. Air Force • Coast Guard — — Map (db m61895) WM
32 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Pioneer Home —
On North Creek Road 1.2 miles east of Route 21, on the left when traveling east.
Site of Pioneer Home of Gideon Durfee built 1811. — — Map (db m117633) HM
33 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Pliny T. Sexton —
On East Main Street west of William Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected by The Village of Palmyra, N.Y. In Memory of Pliny T. Sexton Quaker Gentlemen who died September 5, 1924 and bequeathed this building and the park adjoining with these words “The grounds desirably to be used by the people . . . — — Map (db m282651) HM
34 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Rope Walk —
On North Creek Road 1.3 miles east of Route 21, on the right when traveling east.
Rope Walk Here rope was manufactured in 500 foot lengths, it was used on the Albany Schenectady R.R. — — Map (db m117634) HM
35 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — The Sacred Grove —
Near Stafford Road at Temple Road.
The Sacred Grove In the spring of 1820, Joseph Smith entered this remnant of an ancient forest to kneel in prayer. The vision he beheld of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ initiated the restoration to the earth of the fulness of the . . . — — Map (db m117619) HM
36 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Sampson House —
On Vienna Street at Johnson Street, on the left when traveling west on Vienna Street.
Sampson House Birthplace of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson 1840-1902. Commander of flagship in the Spanish-American War. — — Map (db m117632) HM
37 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — This House —
On East Main Street (New York State Route 21/31) just east of Clinton St..
Built by Pliny Sexton in 1827 was a station of the Underground Railway in the days of slavery. — — Map (db m62100) HM
38 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — This Tank —
On Palmyra-Newark Road (New York State Route 31) 0.1 miles south of Canalside Drive, on the right when traveling south.
This tank is a memorial to the men and women of the Palmyra area who answered their country's call. Dedicated in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Because of them our lives are free. Because of them our nation lives! United . . . — — Map (db m117642) WM
39 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Towpath and Aqueduct / Father of the Iron Bridge —
Near West Main Street (New York State Route 31) 0.1 miles north of Creek Road.
Towpath and Aqueduct The Palmyra-Macedon Aqueduct has worn the years well judging from the engineer's drawings below. The arched towpath, still completely intact, spans Ganargua Creek as it has for almost 150 years while the massive . . . — — Map (db m117615) HM
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40 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Veterans and MIA Memorial —
On Cuyler Street, on the right when traveling north.
These flags fly 24 hours a day in silent memory of our deceased Veterans and MIA — — Map (db m282561) WM
41 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — World War I Mortar —
Near East Main Street (Route 31) just east of Church Street.
(German/Minnie/Woerfer) Given by the U.S. War Department as a war trophy in memory of Palmyra servicemen who gave their lives during America's participation in World War I (1917-1918) — — Map (db m63986) WM
 
 
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Nov. 13, 2026