Palmyra, IL

Palmyra is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The 2020 census counted 605 residents. The first home in the Palmyra area was a log cabin built in 1835 by William Owens. The town originally was named "Newburg", then changed to "Cummington" and finally was platted as Palmyra in 1855. In November 1902, Clarence Grimett bought a half interest in land and a building at the corner of Main and State streets in Palmyra, where Joseph Waters later joined him in operating a general store.

In about 1905, they built a basement oven, hired a baker, and began selling baked goods. In Palmyra, history and present-day settings sit close enough to belong to the same local picture. The map tells the story in Palmyra, where earlier chapters remain visible in current streets, buildings, and gathering places. Palmyra is located in northwestern Macoupin County. Illinois Route 111 passes through the village as Main Street, leading north 11 miles to Waverly and southwest 22 miles to Medora.