Palmyra Virginia Map

About Palmyra, Virginia

Palmyra is a locality in Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 171. The population density is 6.8 people per km². Palmyra is located at 37.8610°N, 78.2633°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22963.

Palmyra, a quiet corner of Fluvanna County, unfolds across rolling terrain where the Tuckahoe Creek meanders, its waters reflecting the wide, often luminous Virginia sky. It lies 16.4 miles south-east of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 135°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-east of Lake Monticello. The land here is a gentle swell, a soft green quilt stitched with the darker hues of mature trees, primarily oak and pine, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms. Fields, some neatly cultivated, others surrendered to wild grasses and Queen Anne's Lace, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn or the glint of a distant farmhouse roof. The air itself carries a particular weight, especially in the late afternoon, a subtle sweetness mingled with the earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, almost imperceptible hum of cicadas beginning their evening chorus. The history of Palmyra is etched into the very grain of its landscape, a place where the legacy of agricultural endeavor still holds sway. Once a hub for tobacco cultivation, the rich soil still nourishes crops, though the economic landscape has broadened to include a resilient spirit of local enterprise. The general store, a longstanding fixture, serves not just as a purveyor of goods but as a vital social nexus, a place where conversations flow as easily as the creek. It is a locale that remembers its roots, where the quiet persistence of rural life continues to shape its character, offering a palpable sense of enduring presence against the backdrop of ever-changing times.

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: 37.860975, -78.263337. 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 Fluvanna County.

Detailed location data for Palmyra includes the ZIP code (23434), telephone area code (757, 540), county seat of Fluvanna County (Palmyra), 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.