Perry County Map, Missouri

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Perry County, Missouri

Perry County is located in southeast Missouri, about an hour south of St. Louis. The Mississippi River forms Perry County’s eastern border. Perryville is the county seat and has a town square with a gazebo.

French settlers first came to the area in the early 1700s. Now, it’s named after Oliver Hazard Perry, a naval hero from the War of 1812. Locals love the annual Mayfest celebration.

Rolling hills and farmland are throughout the county. The county has some great spots for fishing and hunting. Today, Perry County is known for its strong German heritage and delicious wineries.

Category	Details
County Name	Perry County
County Seat	Perryville
Population	Approximately 19,000
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Perryville, Frohna, Altenburg, Biehle, Longtown, Brewer, Lithium
Interstates and Highways	I-55, US 61, MO 51, MO 32
FIPS Code	29-157
Total Area (Land and Water)	484 square miles (Land: 474 sq mi, Water: 10 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)	Randolph County, Illinois (North), Jackson County, Illinois (Northeast), Union County, Illinois (East), Cape Girardeau County (Southeast), Bollinger County (Southwest), Madison County (Southwest), St. Francois County (Northwest), Ste. Genevieve County (Northwest)
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CT)
State	Missouri
Coordinates	37.7220° N, 89.8612° W
Etymology	Named after Oliver Hazard Perry, an American naval commander
Major Landmarks	Perry County Courthouse, Tower Rock Natural Area, Saxon Lutheran Memorial
Website	Perry County Website