Perry County, County in southeastern Missouri, US
Perry County extends across 484 square miles of land, featuring agricultural areas along the Mississippi River and rolling uplands with fertile soil.
The county was established on November 16, 1820, from Ste. Genevieve County and received its name from Oliver Hazard Perry, a naval commander from the War of 1812.
Saxon Lutheran immigrants arrived in the 1830s, establishing settlements throughout Perry County and creating a strong Germanic influence that persists in local traditions.
The county seat of Perryville provides administrative services at 471 Siemers Drive, with government offices managing local affairs and public assistance programs.
St. Mary's of the Barrens Seminary in Perry County holds the distinction of being the first college established west of the Mississippi River.
Location: Missouri
Inception: January 1, 1820
Capital city: Perryville
Shares border with: Randolph County, Bollinger County, Cape Girardeau County, Jackson County, Union County, Ste. Genevieve County, St. Francois County, Madison County
Website: http://perrycountymo.us
GPS coordinates: 37.71000,-89.83000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:12
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Chester Bridge
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St. Mary's of the Barrens Catholic Church
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St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
4.4 km
Grand Tower Pipeline Bridge
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St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
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Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
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Saxon Lutheran Memorial
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St. Maurus Roman Catholic Church
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Concordia Lutheran Church
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Fountain Bluff
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Trinity Lutheran Church
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
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Peace Lutheran Church
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Zion Lutheran Church
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St. James Roman Catholic Church
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St. Rose of Lima Mission, Roman Catholic Church
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
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Concordia Log Cabin College
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Grace Lutheran Church
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St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
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