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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27OV_fencing-the-land_Palmyra-NY.html
Fencing the Land The Smiths marked the boundary of their property with large stones gathered while clearing the land. They then built a fence over the stacked stones to keep wandering livestock out of their property. They split thousands of rails …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27OT_smith-farm_Palmyra-NY.html
Smith Farm In just twelve years, the Smiths turned their hundred acres of forest into a farm that provided for their needs and stood as a monument to their family unity, thrift, and exemplary work habits. Wood Lots. Forty acres of wood lot provide…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27OQ_towpath-and-aqueduct-father-of-the-iron-bridge_Palmyra-NY.html
Towpath and Aqueduct
The Palmyra-Macedon Aqueduct has worn the
years well judging from the engineer's drawings
below. The arched towpath, still completely intact,
spans Ganargua Creek as it has for almost 150 years
while the massive stone pi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27OP_the-log-home_Palmyra-NY.html
The Log Home In 1818 or 1819 Joseph Smith Sr., his wife Lucy Mack Smith, and their eight children moved from Palmyra Village to Stafford Road just north of the 100 acres they planned to acquire. They built a log home and outbuildings in his site w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27OO_creating-a-farm_Palmyra-NY.html
Creating a Farm The Smiths selected property that featured all the resources of a first-rate farm: a year-round source of water, fertile soil, gentle slopes, and mature sugar maple trees interspersed with beech, oak, and other hardwoods. They were…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27ON_the-sacred-grove_Palmyra-NY.html
The Sacred Grove In the spring of 1820, Joseph Smith entered this remnant of an ancient forest to kneel in prayer. The vision he beheld of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ initiated the restoration to the earth of the fulness of the gospel …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27NV_first-settlers-of-macedon_Palmyra-NY.html
1789 Webb and Hannah Harwood first settlers of Macedon pioneer home located near this marker
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27NU_may-29-1800_Palmyra-NY.html
May 29, 1800 The First Baptist Church of Macedon was organized on this site in the home of Lemuel Spear, a veteran of the Revolution.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22U3_historic-sites_Palmyra-NY.html
Historic Sites First Baptist Church built 1809 moved to VLG. 1835 Parsonage, bur- ial ground of David & Anna Wilcox great, great grandparents of Win- ston Churchill, School Dist #6
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21YK_john-and-rhoda-swift_Palmyra-NY.html
1789
John and Rhoda Swift
First settlers of Palmyra
Log cabin built near here
1st Moderator & Supervisor
Militia Captain, Freemason