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Perry County is located in the south-eastern portion of Mississippi and was once part of Greene County. Perry County was formed on February 3, 1820. It was named in honor of Commodore Oliver H. Perry, a naval hero in the War of 1812.
The county seat is New Augusta. Other Perry County communities include: Beaumont, Richton, Hintonville, and Runnelstown. In it's first census in 1820 there were 2,037 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 12,138.
Carrie Spencer is the new County Director for Perry County MSGHN. The Web site will be up and operating shortly.
In the meantime, please contact her if you have Perry County information that you'd like to share with fellow researchers.
