Palmyra Virginia Map

About Palmyra, Virginia

Palmyra is a locality in Suffolk (city), Virginia, United States. Palmyra is located at 36.7599°N, 76.5908°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22963.

Palmyra breathes a quiet, agrarian peace, its landscape a gentle unfolding of rolling fields and mature woodlands that speak of generations of cultivation. It lies 2.2 miles north of Suffolk, VA (from Suffolk, VA: bearing 350°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east-south-east of Windsor. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and distant pine, a testament to the fertile soil that has long sustained its inhabitants. Creeks, shallow and clear, meander through the terrain, their banks often lined with the rust-colored iron deposits characteristic of the region, glinting like scattered pennies in the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy. The houses, often modest and weathered, stand with a certain dignity, their porches welcoming and their gardens tended with a practiced hand, reflecting the unpretentious character of Palmyra. The history of Palmyra is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this part of Virginia, its economy once anchored by tobacco and later by more diversified crops. While the large plantations of old are now mostly remnants, the spirit of the land’s productivity persists, with family farms still operating and contributing to the local character. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, have served as vital conduits for commerce and connection for centuries, hinting at a past where barges and boats were more common sights. Though no famous figures are readily associated with Palmyra, its enduring appeal lies in its steadfast, unassuming existence, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life and where a sense of continuity is palpable in the very texture of the land.

About This Palmyra Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palmyra, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.759872, -76.590785. 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 Suffolk (city).

Detailed location data for Palmyra includes the ZIP code (23434), telephone area code (757, 540), county seat of Suffolk (city), and school district assignment (Fluvanna County Public Schools). 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.