Palmyra Missouri Map

About Palmyra, Missouri

Palmyra is a locality in Marion County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,623. The population density is 450.5 people per km². Palmyra is located at 39.7942°N, 91.5232°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63461.

Palmyra unfolds across gently rolling hills, where fertile fields of corn and soybeans stretch toward the horizon, catching the golden light of late afternoon. It lies 11.5 miles south-south-west of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 212°T), and is situated 10.6 miles north-west of Hannibal. The air, especially on a summer evening, carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening crops mingled with the fainter, mineral tang of the nearby Mississippi River. Mature oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, punctuate the landscape, offering shade and a subtle, murmuring soundtrack to the quiet days. The houses of Palmyra, many with broad porches and welcoming gardens, seem to settle comfortably into the terrain, their roofs a patchwork of weathered shingles and newer metal, reflecting the ever-changing Missouri sky. This place, Palmyra, has long been shaped by the steady flow of the Mississippi, a vital artery for transport and commerce since its founding. Its economy, historically tied to agriculture and the river's bounty, now includes a blend of small businesses and industries that serve the surrounding rural communities. Whispers of its past, when it was a significant stop along steamboat routes, can still be felt in the solid brick buildings downtown and the enduring sense of community that binds its residents. The spirit of Palmyra is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates much of life, and the enduring presence of the river continues to be a constant, gentle reminder of the world beyond its borders.

About This Palmyra Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Palmyra, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Marion County.

Detailed location data for Palmyra includes the ZIP code (63461), telephone area code (314), county seat of Marion County (Palmyra), and school district assignment (Palmyra R-I School District). 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.