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Welcome to the official web site of Perry County, Ohio

 

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Perry County is in the southeastern part of Ohio. Perry County was founded on December 26, 1817 and was the 55th county to be formed in Ohio. It was named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812. New Lexington is the county seat and is roughly 55 miles southeast of Columbus. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 35,408.

Upcoming Events
Coffee with some Commissioners | Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Jul 30, 2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM — Dodson's on Broadway - 313 W Broadway St, New Lexington, OH 43764
Blood Drive in Memory of Justin Gall - Mount Aloysius | Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Jul 30, 2024 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM — Mount Aloysius - 5375 Tile Plant Rd, New Lexington, OH 43764
Perry County Free Legal Clinic | Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Aug 06, 2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM — Perry County Juvenile/Probate Court - 106 S Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764
Alzheimer's Walk to Remember | Saturday, August 10, 2024 Aug 10, 2024 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM — Jim Rockwell Stadium - 101 3rd Ave, New Lexington, OH 43764
PCDS Fido Fest | Saturday, August 10, 2024 Aug 10, 2024 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Perry County Fairgrounds - 5445 St Rt 37 E, New Lexington, OH 43764
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