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You’ll find an ample supply of southern hospitality and charm in Perry, Georgia. From the unique, quaint shops of the downtown district to the hustle and bustle of the state-of-the-art Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, visitors are sure to find what they are looking for. Perry is known as the “Crossroads of Georgia” because of its advantageous location just off Interstate 75, approximately 25 miles south of Macon. Nestled in the heart of Georgia, Perry is strategically located where three major state and federal highways intersect and the Golden Isles Parkway begins.
Founded in 1821 through a treaty with the Creek Indians, Houston (pronounced “Howston”) County extended from the Ocmulgee River on the eastern boundary to the Flint River on the western boundary. Perry was incorporated in 1824, taking its name from Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, who was known for his triumph at Lake Erie in the War of 1812. Located on Big Indian Creek, settlers flocked to Perry, originally called “Wattsville”, from the beginning to take advantage of the fertile soil and favorable climate. Today, travelers continue to make Perry one of their favorite destinations to stop, shop, stay and play.
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