Palmyra Township

Founded in 1798 as a part of Wayne County. Like Bethany, Caanan, Promise Land and Lebanon, it was named because of its Biblical connection. The ancient town of Palmyra (or Tadmor) today is in Syria.

Historical Locations Worth Visiting

  • PROMISE LAND STATE PARK - BEAR WALLOW CABINS

    Erected between 1933 and 1941 by the CCC.

  • PROMISED LAND STATE PARK
    WHITAKER LODGE HISTORIC DISTRICT

    (1933-1944) The buildings and structures built by The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) exemplify the rustic style of architecture expoused by the National Park Service.

  • THE MASKER MUSEUM

    100 Lower Lake Rd, Greentown, PA 18426

    The Masker Museum at Promised Land State Park is one of the largest Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) museums in the commonwealth

Visit The Columns Museum to learn more about Palmyra Township in their Research Library.