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   Website. www .perry-ga .gov, www .perryga .com. Perry is a city in Houston and Peach counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat [5] of Houston County. The population was 13,839 at the 2010 census, [6] up from 9,602 at the 2000 census. As of 2019 the estimated population was 17,894. [7]

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   • Perry, Georgia - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

     Perry, Georgia. Perry is a city in Houston and Peach...

2. www.exploregeorgia.org › city › perryPerry | Official Georgia Tourism & Travel Website | Explore ...

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   Perry is home to the award-winning Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. This first-class facility is designed for meetings, trade shows, livestock events, horse shows, fairs, RV rallies, concerts, sporting events and more. But there’s more to Perry than the fairgrounds. Downtown Perry is a must see!

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   What is Perry Georgia known for?

   • Perry is best known as the location of the annual Georgia National Fair. Founded in 1823 as "Wattsville", the town was located near the center of Houston County and served as its courthouse. The name was soon changed to honor Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812.

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   Why is Perry called the 'crossroads of Georgia'?

   • Perry, the seat of Houston County, is sometimes called the “Crossroads of Georgia” because the Interstate 75 and U.S. Highway 41 corridors run north-south and U.S. Highway 341 runs northwest-southeast through the city. In 1986 Perry adopted the council-manager form of government, with seven operating departments.

   Perry - New Georgia Encyclopedia

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   Why was Perry named Perry?

   • The town’s name was changed to Perry in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812 (1812-15). On December 9, 1824, the Georgia legislature approved the incorporation of Perry, the first official town in Houston County.

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   How did Perry Georgia grow in 1990?

   • Perry continued to steadily grow through 1990 buoyed by industries like Frito Lay, Perdue Farms, and Interfor. In 1990, Perry cemented its status as a center of agriculture for rural south and central Georgia with the establishment of the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter.

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4. www.wikiwand.com › en › Perry,_GeorgiaPerry, Georgia - Wikiwand

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   Perry is a city in Houston and Peach counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Houston County. The population was 13,839 at the 2010 census, up from 9,602 at the 2000 census. As of 2019 the estimated population was 17,894. It is part of the Warner Robins, Georgia metropolitan statistical area, within the Macon–Bibb County–Warner Robins combined statistical area.

5. www.georgiaencyclopedia.org › perryPerry - New Georgia Encyclopedia

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   Apr 27, 2004 · Perry, the seat of Houston County, is sometimes called the “Crossroads of Georgia” because the Interstate 75 and U.S. Highway 41 corridors run north-south and U.S. Highway 341 runs northwest-southeast through the city. In 1986 Perry adopted the council-manager form of government, with seven operating departments. According to the 2020 U.S. census Perry’s population was 20,624. […]

6. www.georgiaencyclopedia.org › articles › countiesHouston County - New Georgia Encyclopedia

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   Jan 20, 2004 · Houston County, in central Georgia just south of Macon, was created on May 15, 1821, through a treaty with the Creek Indians. Named for Governor John Houstoun, the spelling of the county later evolved to “Houston.”. The pronunciation, however, remains to this day “howston.”. Perry, the county seat, was incorporated in 1824.

7. perry-ga.gov › government › communicationsPerry's History | City of Perry

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   The City of Perry was founded in 1824 and named in honor of Oliver Hazard Perry, a War of 1812 hero. Perry began as an antebellum industry, including gristmills, sawmills, and cotton gins. Perry has been able to capitalize on its proximity to Robins Air Force Base, excellent schools, unique downtown, high quality of life, and location in ...