Perry County Map, Alabama
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Perry County, Alabama
Perry County lies in west-central Alabama. The population here is small, around 9,000 residents. U.S. Highway 80 runs through the county without any major interstate highways.
Marion is the county seat. It’s known for the Marion Military Institute, which is the nation’s oldest military junior college. This adds a touch of discipline to this rural county.
Other highlights? Alabama Fish Farming Center in Greensboro supports the state’s catfish industry. The Perry Lakes Park has hiking trails and a unique viewing platform. There’s actually tons more than this.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Perry County |
| County Seat | Marion |
| Population | Approximately 9,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Marion, Uniontown, Sprott, Heiberger, Folsom, Hamburg, Radford |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 80, State Route 5, State Route 14, State Route 183 |
| FIPS Code | 01-105 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 724 square miles (Land: 720 sq mi, Water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bibb County (North), Chilton County (Northeast), Dallas County (East), Marengo County (Southwest), Hale County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 32.6309° N, 87.2972° W |
| Etymology | Named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a naval hero of the War of 1812 |
| Major Landmarks | Marion Military Institute, Judson College, Perry Lakes Park, Lincoln Normal School Historic District, Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame |
| Website | Perry County Website |
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