Perry

Perry is the county seat of Taylor County in Florida's Nature Coast region, located roughly 50 miles southeast of Tallahassee. The city spreads across about 9 square miles with a typical small-town layout centered around a main downtown area.

Incorporated in 1903, the city was named after Madison Perry, Florida's fourth governor who also served as a Confederate colonel during the Civil War. The forestry industry later became central to the region's economy and identity.

The Florida Forest Festival draws people together each year with a large fish fry that reflects the community's connection to the surrounding forests and rural traditions.

The Perry-Foley Airport is located about 3 miles south of downtown and serves as the primary aviation facility for the area. Visitors arriving by plane should plan accordingly, as regional services are available but limited.

The area has earned the title Tree Capital of the South, a designation that has shaped local identity and remains connected to the working forests surrounding the community.

Location: Taylor County

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Website: http://cityofperry.net

GPS coordinates: 30.11444,-83.58250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:15