A BRIEF HISTORY
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Perry County was formed from Cumberland County on 23 March
1820. At this time, it consisted of 7 townships namely, Tyrone;
Toboyne; Rye; Greenwood; Juniata; Buffalo and Saville. The county was
named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry.
Perry County is part of the Appalachian Mountain Region. It is
bordered on the north, west and south by the Tuscarora, Conococheague and
Blue Mountains. It's border on the east is the Susquehanna
River.
Presently, Perry County contains 21 townships; information on these
townships can by viewed by clicking here. The county seat is New
Bloomfield.
History of Perry Co. (S.
Wright; 1873); Chapter II- Formation of Perry County
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