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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
Office of Congressman Troy Balderson to Host Mobile Office Hours at Perry County Library | Thursday, April 18, 2024 Apr 18, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM — Perry County District Library Main Branch - 117 S Jackson St, New Lexington, OH 43764
Perry Soil and Water Conservation District Seedling Tree Sale | Friday, April 19, 2024 Apr 19, 2024 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM — NRCS Office - 109 East Gay St, Somerset, OH 43783
SE Ohio Foodbank Hosts Food Distribution for Perry County Residents | Friday, April 19, 2024 Apr 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Perry County Fairgrounds - 5445 St Rt 37 E, New Lexington, OH 43764
Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Electronics Recycling Day | Saturday, April 20, 2024 Apr 20, 2024 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Perry County Fairgrounds - 5445 St Rt 37 E, New Lexington, OH 43764
PCEMA Distracted Driving Event | Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Apr 23, 2024 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM — New Lexington High School - 2547 Panther Dr, New Lexington, OH 43764
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