Palmyra is situated on a natural rock formation about seven miles west of the Mississippi River. When European settlers came to the area in the early 1800s, the site had already been a Sac and Fox campsite for several years. Among the first settlers were Benjamin Vanlandingham and his family, who came from Kentucky, building a log cabin near Big Spring in 1818. Palmyra was platted as the county seat in 1819, and named for the biblical city. In 1825, Palmyra was chosen to be the first land office in northeastern Missouri, and as the Marion County seat in 1826. The Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad extended its track to the town in 1857, and the Palmyra & Quincy Railroad came in 1860. During the American Civil War, Plamyra and Marion County were sharply divided in their loyalties. In 1862, Confederate Colonel Joseph E. Porter raided the town, releasing prisoners who were being held in the Marion County jail, and capturing Andrew Allsman, a Union sympathizer charged with betraying neighbors sympathetic with the Confederacy. Union Colonel John McNeil demanded the return of Allsman. Reportedly, Porter released Allsman with an escort to see him safely to a road leading to Palmyra, but Allsman was never seen again. In retaliation, McNeil ordered the execution of ten Confederate prisoners on October 18, 1862, an act that became known as the Palmyra Massacre, while McNeil was denounced in newspapers, in the Union states as well as in the South, as the Butcher of Palmyra. Today, several antebellum buildings remain in Palmyra, individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Palmyra is accessed by US Highway 24, which is also Highway 61. South River and Huiskamp are northeast of Palmyra, while Woodland is southwest.
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The family run business offers a selection of new and used trailers, 5th wheels, and toy haulers, as well as auto and recreational vehicle parts, services, maintenance, and storage. Directions, hours of operation, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.beilsteinrv.com/
Located in Palmyra, between Hannibal, Missouri and Quincy, Illinois, the motel offers discounts to truck drivers, senior citizens, and business travelers. Directions, an overview of the accommodations and amenities, and online reservations are featured.
http://www.budgetinnpalmyra.com/
A map and directions to the flower shop on South Main Street in Palmyra, Missouri are given, along with payment options and delivery policies. Offering floral arrangements, live plants, seasonal items and gifts, its products can be viewed online, and purchased at its retail location or through the web site.
http://flowercityfloristmo.com/
Meeting each Thursday at the Palmyra Nutrition Center, the organization is part of Kiwanis International. General information about the parent club is offered, as well as the local emphasis on its youth programs and sponsorships, a meeting schedule, calendar of events, and a history of the club.
http://www.palmyrakiwanis.org/
Specializing in the sale of new Ford, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram cars, trucks and SUVs, the automobile dealership is located on East Church Street in Palmyra, Missouri. Its inventory is highlighted, and its finance policies, service center, and hours of operation are posted.
http://lovegreenpalmyra.com/
Organized in 1826, Marion County is in the northeastern quarter of the state, bordered on the east by the Mississippi River. County services and facilities are highlighted, with administrative and departmental contacts, a county map, and access to various documents and forms.
http://marioncountymo.com/
Located on Canandaigua Road in Palmyra, Missouri, the veterinary medical facility provides medical, dental and surgical services for companion animals, including a 24-hour emergency and specialty facility. Its location, hours of operation, and appointment policies are featured.
http://palmyravet.com/
An American Civil War incident occurring on October 18, 1862, in which Union Colonel John McNeil ordered the execution of ten Confederate prisoners at Palmyra, Missouri led to his condemnation in the Northern, Southern, and international press. The circumstance leading to and subsequent to the executions are described here.
http://mocivilwar150.com/history/battle/176/
The operational structure of the PPD is related here, including profiles of Palmyra, Missouri police personnel, its operations, programs, and public services, media reports, news, court schedules, and non-emergency contacts.
http://www.palmyrapd.com/
The R-1 public school district in Palmyra, Missouri offers a K-12th grade curriculum through Palmyra Elementary School, Palmyra Middle School, and Palmyra High School, each of which are highlighted here, along with office hours and contacts, school schedules, and a district calendar.
http://www.palmyra.k12.mo.us/
Published since 1839, the Palmyra, Missouri newspaper is the oldest weekly newspaper in the state. News and sports headlines, school and church information, agricultural and health reports, and a calendar of events are posted to the site, along with its subscription and advertising rates.
http://palmyra-spectator.com/
A history and profile of the city is offered on the official municipal web site, along with city council agendas and minutes, codes and ordinances, and a guide to local services and facilities, churches, schools, clubs and organizations, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses.
http://www.showmepalmyra.com/
Based in Palmyra, Missouri, the independent real estate agency is licensed in Missouri and Illinois. Its office location and hours are posted, its agents are introduced, general information about the Palmyra area is given, and available listings are highlighted.
http://ragarrealty.com/
The indoor equine facility features its Pro Med office and warehouse spaces, as well as a large arena, including a 125 by 250-foot free span that is used for the main arena, with another free span arena that is used to tie and warm up horses during events, to house livestock when needed, or as a place for children to play. Photographs of the facilities are put forward, along with a calendar of regular and timed events, sponsorships, and contacts.
http://rockinaarena.com/
Organized in 1863, the cornerstone for the Roman Catholic parish’s church building was laid in 1899, although it has gone through several renovations, a fire, and a tornado. A parish history and a profile of the church’s programs and services is put forward, including a schedule of sacraments, mass, and other programs, leadership contacts, and announcements.
http://www.stjoepalmyra.org/
Talley Classic Properties, LLC
Specializing in facilitating the sale of historic, classic, and unique properties in northeastern Missouri, the real estate agency is located in Palmyra, Missouri. Its buyer and seller services are described, and its listings are highlighted, and office hours and contacts are posted.
http://www.talleyclassicproperties.com/
Family owned and operated, the truck stop in Palmyra, Missouri features a convenience store, liquor store, gas station, snacks, and ample truck parking. Its location, services, and discount coupons are posted.
http://www.wilcofastbreak.com/
