List of mayors of Perryville, Missouri facts for kids

Perryville is a city in southeastern Missouri. It's the biggest city and the main town of Perry County, Missouri. The city was officially started in 1831.

Leading the City: The Mayors of Perryville

A mayor is like the main leader of a city. They help make decisions and guide the community. Perryville has had many mayors since it was founded.

Important Mayors and Their Roles

One of the early mayors was Charles A. Weber, who served for a long time from 1880 to 1896. He was a druggist and also served in the military, becoming a major and then a lieutenant colonel. He even became a judge later on!

Another interesting mayor was Dr. Louis W. Holtmann, who was a dentist. Sadly, he passed away in 1918 while still in office.

Robert J. Miget was mayor for a very long time, from 1984 to 2007. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked at the local newspaper.

Perryville's First Woman Mayor

In 2008, Debbie Gahan made history by becoming Perryville's first woman mayor! This was an important moment for the city.