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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.<ref>{{Cite web |publisher=Town and Village of Palmyra, New York |title=Palmyra is Rich in History and Beauty |url=http://visitpalmyrany.com/index.html |year=2009}}</ref> It is one of ten places in the world that has four churches on the four corners of two intersecting highways. It is at the intersection of [[New York State Route 21]] and [[New York State Route 31]]. |
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.<ref>{{Cite web |publisher=Town and Village of Palmyra, New York |title=Palmyra is Rich in History and Beauty |url=http://visitpalmyrany.com/index.html |year=2009}}</ref> It is one of ten places in the world that has four churches on the four corners of two intersecting highways. It is at the intersection of [[New York State Route 21]] and [[New York State Route 31]]. |
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The [[]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2009. It includes the previously listed [[Market Street Historic District (Palmyra, New York)|Market Street Historic District]], [[East Main Street Commercial Historic District (Palmyra, New York)|East Main Street Commercial Historic District]], and [[Zion Episcopal Church (Palmyra, New York)|Zion Episcopal Church]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref> |
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Palmyra (village), New York | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wayne |
| Town | Palmyra |
| Incorporated | 1827 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vicky Daly |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 480 ft (148 m) |
| Population (2000)[citation needed] | |
| • Total | 3,490 |
| • Density | 2,623.4/sq mi (1,013.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 14522 |
| Area code | 315 |
| Telephone Exchange(s) | 597, 847 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0970448 |
| Website | www.palmyrany.com |
Palmyra is a village in Wayne County, New York, United States. The population was 3,490 at the 2000 census. The village, along with the town, is named after Palmyra in present-day Syria.
The Village of Palmyra is in the Town of Palmyra. The village is located east of Rochester.
History
The village was originally called "Swift's Landing" in 1790, but 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.[1] It is one of ten places in the world that has four churches on the four corners of two intersecting highways. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 21 and New York State Route 31.
The [[]] 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.[2]
Place in early Mormonism
In 1830 the village was the site of the first publication of the Book of Mormon at the printing press of local publisher E. B. Grandin. Many other events in the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement took place in the village and town.[3] The Book of Mormon Historic Publication Site has been maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1978 as a tourist destination and was restored and rededicated in 1998.[4][5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all of it land.
It is located at 43°03′47″N 77°13′59″W / 43.063°N 77.233°W. It is part of metropolitan Rochester, New York.
Palmyra village is at the junction of New York State Route 31 and New York State Route 21, which are partly conjoined in the village. Palmyra is located along the Erie Canal and is south of Lake Ontario.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 3,490 people, 1,494 households, and 871 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,623.4 people per square mile (1,013.2/km²). There were 1,588 housing units at an average density of 1,193.7 per square mile (461.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.25% White, 0.49% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.
There were 1,494 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the village the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $38,561, and the median income for a family was $49,450. Males had a median income of $35,351 versus $22,870 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,087. About 5.6% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives and residents
- E. B. Grandin, publisher of the first edition of the Book of Mormon
References
- ^ "Palmyra is Rich in History and Beauty". Town and Village of Palmyra, New York. 2009.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Chronology of Church History". LDS.org: Church History. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 2010. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
- ^ "Book of Mormon Historic Publication Site: Grandin Building". LDS.org: Places To Visit. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 2010. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
- ^ "E. B. Grandin Building". Mormon Historic Sites Registry. MormonHistoricSitesRegistry.org. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
External links
- Village and Town of Palmyra
- Macedon-Palmyra Chamber of Commerce
- An Introduction to Joseph Smith Jr. in Palmyra, New York.
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