Palmyra in History Interpretive Sign

Historic Site #:	09-014 (Exists) Type: B4,I1,K5	Town:	Palmyra
Site Name:	Palmyra in History Interpretive Sign	GPS Coordinates:	43.063761, -77.22975
Address:	302 Rt 31 Palmyra NY
Description:
Marker is in Palmyra, New York, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (New York State Route 31) and Fayette Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.

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Historic narrative:
Inscription: 1822 The Erie Canal was completed to Palmyra 1827 The Village of Palmyra was incorporated 1830 The Book of Mormon was printed in the Grandin Building. 1849 Palmyra held the first fair in New York State. It later became the Wayne County Fair. 1892 The Republican Flag Pole was raised to honor then President Benjamin Harrison. It was rededicated in 2005. 1906 The Garlock Packing Company was incorporated. 1917 Pliny T. Sexton donated the Village Park to the Community. 2000 The Palmyra New York temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was dedicated. To read about this historical marker and other nearby markers: https://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=61351

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