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Palmyra, Wisconsin

Village · Population 1,719 · #283 in Wisconsin
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Palmyra is a village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Scuppernong River. It was named after Palmyra, Syria.

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About Palmyra

Palmyra is a small town in southeastern Wisconsin counting 1,719 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Palmyra is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 751 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Palmyra Unique

  • One of 10 places in the US named Palmyra — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southeastern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Palmyra

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Palmyra

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🏫 Schools in Palmyra

  • Palmyra Eagle Montessori School
  • Palmyra-Eagle High
  • Palmyra-Eagle Middle

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,719
Rank in state#283 of 607
Land area2.29 sq mi
Density751/sq mi
Coordinates42.8812, -88.5981

🌤️ Current Weather

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