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Welcome to the official web site of Perry County, Ohio

 

The Perry County Courts are moving.

The courthouse, built in 1887, will undergo major renovation beginning June 1, 2023.

 

 

 

Perry County Administration

212 South Main Street

New Lexington, OH  43764

 

Upper Level - South Main Street Entrance

 

Lower Level - Rear Entrance

 

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
Ohio University Community Health Women's Cancer Screening Clinic | Thursday, March 30, 2023 Mar 30, 2023 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM — KJ's Market - Ruff's IGA - 726 China Street, Crooksville, OH 43731
Perry County Free Legal Clinic | Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Apr 04, 2023 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM — Perry County Courthouse - 105 North Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764
Blood Drive Thornville Masonic Lodge | Saturday, April 8, 2023 Apr 08, 2023 07:00 AM - 12:30 PM — Thornville Masonic Lodge #521 - 44 E Columbus St, Thornville, OH 43076
Perry County Community Club Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 8, 2023 Apr 08, 2023 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM — New Lexington High School - 2547 Panther Dr, New Lexington, OH 43764
Driver's License Reinstatement Clinic | Friday, April 14, 2023 Apr 14, 2023 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM — Perry County Courthouse - 105 North Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764
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