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Welcome to the official web site of Perry County, Ohio

Click on the Courthouse photo above to view/download in high resolution (.TIF) format. Photo credit: Mark L. Cooper

 

 

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
New Lexington High School Drive-Thru Recycling Day | Saturday, May 11, 2024 May 11, 2024 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling - 2231 St Rt 13, New Lexington, OH 43764
Shawnee Second Saturday | May 11, 2024 May 11, 2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Main Street - Shawnee, OH 43782
PCHD Family Bike Event | Wednesday, May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM — Perry County Fairgrounds - 5445 St Rt 37 E, New Lexington, OH 43764
Blood Drive Sheridan High School | Thursday, May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM — Sheridan High School - 8725 Sheridan Rd, Thornville, OH 43076
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