Perry County, Administrative division in southeastern Ohio, United States
Perry County extends across 412 square miles of territory with varied landscapes including forests, farmlands, and rolling hills at the foothills of Appalachia.
The county received its official establishment on December 26, 1817, as part of Ohio's territorial organization and development of local government structures.
New Lexington, serving as the county seat, maintains the Perry County Courthouse where residents gather for governmental procedures and community meetings.
The county administration provides essential services including marriage licenses, property records, and tax collection through offices located in New Lexington.
The county sits at the intersection of several geological formations, containing deposits of coal, limestone, and sandstone that influenced its industrial development.
Location: Ohio
Inception: December 26, 1817
Capital city: New Lexington
Shares border with: Licking County, Athens County, Muskingum County, Morgan County, Hocking County, Fairfield County
Website: http://perrycountyohio.net
GPS coordinates: 39.74000,-82.24000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:27
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