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You are entering the heart of Appalachia…
Perry County store, 1940s Perry County, Kentucky is part of Appalachia. It was formed in 1821 from a portion of Clay and Floyd Counties. The county seat is Hazard. Both the county and the county seat are named for Oliver Hazard Perry.
Surrounding counties are: Breathitt County, Clay County, Floyd County, Knott County, Leslie County, Letcher County, Harlan County, and Owsley County.

Photo left: Perry County, Kentucky, during the 1940s. The local grocery store serves as more than just a place to pick up provisions. It is a hub of community life.
Inside, a man with weathered hands strums his instrument with practiced ease, his voice carrying the melodies of the mountains. Children gather to listen, and neighbors pause mid-errand, drawn in by the music. In moments like this, an ordinary storefront becomes a shared space for joy, memory, and connection.

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Historical Marker: Perry County (1821)
Kentucky Historical Society
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-1792 		Clerk's Office
481 Main Street, Suite 102
Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: (606) 436-4614 		Perry County Public Library
289 Black Gold Blvd.
Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: (606) 436-2475

Above Photo: Perry County courthouse by Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

US GenWeb Site County Coordinator: Available
State Coordinator: Tricia Aanderud