Palmyra Illinois Map

About Palmyra, Illinois

Palmyra is a locality in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 486. The population density is 202.5 people per km². Palmyra is located at 39.4348°N, 89.9959°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62674.

Palmyra, Illinois, is a place where the sky feels vast, stretching an almost unbroken canvas over rolling fields that give way to the gentle, wooded slopes bordering Macoupin Creek. It lies 31.5 miles south-west of Springfield, IL (from Springfield, IL: bearing 217°T), and is situated 12.3 miles north-north-west of Carlinville. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a perfume that clings to the low-slung buildings and the quiet streets. Sunlight, when it breaks through the summer haze, has a particular quality, a muted golden hue that softens the edges of everything, casting long shadows that stretch across the lawns and the paved squares of the town. The land itself, a fertile loam, cradles Palmyra in a landscape that speaks of patient growth and the enduring cycles of agriculture. The story of Palmyra is one of resilience and a deep connection to the land that has sustained its people for generations. Founded in the mid-19th century, its early economy was inextricably tied to the rich agricultural output of the surrounding countryside, with grain and livestock forming the backbone of local commerce. Though modern farming practices have evolved, the spirit of that agrarian past remains, evident in the orderly rows of crops that define the horizon and the quiet hum of machinery that punctuates the day. A notable landmark, the old stone bridge over Macoupin Creek, stands as a silent sentinel to the passage of time, a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era and a reminder of the creek’s vital role in shaping Palmyra’s history and its very character.

About This Palmyra Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palmyra, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.43477, -89.99594. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Palmyra and Macoupin County.

Detailed location data for Palmyra includes the ZIP code (61021), telephone area code (847, 224, 217), county seat of Macoupin County (Carlinville), and school district assignment (Northwestern Community Unit School District 2). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Palmyra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.