Perryville, Missouri facts for kids
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Perryville, Missouri
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Perry County Court House
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Location of Perryville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Central |
| Incorporated | 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.32 sq mi (21.56 km2) |
| • Land | 8.16 sq mi (21.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,555 |
| • Density | 1,048.41/sq mi (404.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
63775, 63776, 63783
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-57116 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396186 |
| Website | https://www.cityofperryville.com |
| Perryville has a Mayfest once a year | |
Perryville is a city in Perry County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 8,555 people lived there. Perryville is the main city and the county seat of Perry County. This means it is where the county government is located.
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History of Perryville
Perryville was chosen as the county seat for Perry County. Three men, Robert T. Brown, Joseph Tucker, and Thomas Riney, made this decision. In 1821, a man named Bernard Layton gave 51 acres of land for the new town. In return, he received one town lot.
The town sold 53 of its 99 lots for about $1,486. This money was used to build the first courthouse. The courthouse you see today is the third one built in Perryville. It was finished in 1904 and cost $30,000. Perryville and Perry County were named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. He was a naval hero from the War of 1812.
One of the first stores in Perryville was a log building. It was built by Jean Ferdinand Rozier. An old two-story brick building from 1830 still stands. Its top floor was the first town hall. Perryville officially became a town in 1837. However, this first incorporation did not last.
As the town grew, more businesses opened. The Hoose Hotel was built in 1843. People often called it the "white house." It was an important building for early trade. The Hoose Hotel was used as a hotel, a place to make beer, and an auction site.
In 1856, the town was officially incorporated again. By 1874, Perryville had its first fire engine. It became a "Fourth Class City" in 1879. Charles A. Weber was elected as its first mayor the next year. The town became more successful when the Chester, Perryville and Ste. Genevieve Railway was built.
Because it was the county seat and in a central spot, Perryville grew. It became the main place for shopping and services in Perry County. The number of people living there increased. Telephone service started in 1893.
2017 Tornado Event
On February 28, 2017, a very strong tornado hit Perryville. It caused a lot of damage in and around the city. Sadly, one person died during this event.
Geography and Climate
Perryville is located in the middle of Perry County. It is about seven miles away from the Mississippi River. A stream called Cinque Hommes Creek flows past the south side of the city. Major roads like I-55 and U.S. Route 61 are near the city.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 7.96 square miles. Most of this area, about 7.80 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.16 square miles, is water.
Perryville Weather
| Climate data for Perryville Water Treatment Plant, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1907–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 74 (23) |
83 (28) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
98 (37) |
110 (43) |
108 (42) |
109 (43) |
104 (40) |
96 (36) |
86 (30) |
78 (26) |
110 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 64.0 (17.8) |
70.0 (21.1) |
77.7 (25.4) |
83.3 (28.5) |
88.9 (31.6) |
94.6 (34.8) |
97.8 (36.6) |
97.2 (36.2) |
92.8 (33.8) |
85.3 (29.6) |
74.5 (23.6) |
64.6 (18.1) |
99.7 (37.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41.0 (5.0) |
46.2 (7.9) |
56.1 (13.4) |
67.5 (19.7) |
76.5 (24.7) |
85.2 (29.6) |
88.3 (31.3) |
87.2 (30.7) |
80.7 (27.1) |
69.6 (20.9) |
55.6 (13.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
66.6 (19.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 31.2 (−0.4) |
35.4 (1.9) |
44.4 (6.9) |
54.8 (12.7) |
64.7 (18.2) |
73.8 (23.2) |
77.2 (25.1) |
75.3 (24.1) |
67.8 (19.9) |
56.4 (13.6) |
44.2 (6.8) |
35.1 (1.7) |
55.0 (12.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.3 (−5.9) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
32.7 (0.4) |
42.1 (5.6) |
52.8 (11.6) |
62.3 (16.8) |
66.1 (18.9) |
63.5 (17.5) |
54.8 (12.7) |
43.3 (6.3) |
32.9 (0.5) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
43.5 (6.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 1.4 (−17.0) |
6.9 (−13.9) |
15.2 (−9.3) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
37.8 (3.2) |
49.1 (9.5) |
54.8 (12.7) |
52.4 (11.3) |
39.5 (4.2) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
18.1 (−7.7) |
8.2 (−13.2) |
−2.6 (−19.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −16 (−27) |
−19 (−28) |
0 (−18) |
17 (−8) |
28 (−2) |
37 (3) |
38 (3) |
35 (2) |
29 (−2) |
4 (−16) |
−5 (−21) |
−13 (−25) |
−19 (−28) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.74 (70) |
2.77 (70) |
3.82 (97) |
5.53 (140) |
5.71 (145) |
4.34 (110) |
3.93 (100) |
3.33 (85) |
3.33 (85) |
3.39 (86) |
4.18 (106) |
3.16 (80) |
46.23 (1,174) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.3 (3.3) |
1.7 (4.3) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.1 (2.8) |
4.7 (12) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.7 | 5.9 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 10.9 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.0 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 89.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
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People of Perryville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 177 | — | |
| 1860 | 336 | 89.8% | |
| 1870 | 501 | 49.1% | |
| 1880 | 754 | 50.5% | |
| 1890 | 875 | 16.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,275 | 45.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,708 | 34.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,763 | 3.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,964 | 68.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,907 | 31.8% | |
| 1950 | 4,591 | 17.5% | |
| 1960 | 5,117 | 11.5% | |
| 1970 | 5,149 | 0.6% | |
| 1980 | 7,343 | 42.6% | |
| 1990 | 6,933 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 7,667 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 8,225 | 7.3% | |
| 2020 | 8,555 | 4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
How Many People Live Here?
The 2020 United States census counted 8,555 people in Perryville. There were 3,357 households and 2,107 families. This means there were about 1,048 people per square mile.
Most people in Perryville are white (90.3%). Other groups include:
- African American (0.95%)
- Native American (0.3%)
- Asian (1.17%)
- People from two or more races (5.48%)
About 3.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Families
In Perryville, 29.2% of households had children under 18. About 48% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.4 people. The average family had 3.0 people.
The median age in the city was 39.8 years old.
- 24.4% of people were under 18.
- 17.8% of people were 65 or older.
Economy and Jobs
Two of the biggest employers in Perryville are TG Missouri and Gilster-Mary Lee.
Many companies make things in Perryville, including:
- Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation: This company has large plants. They make baking mixes and breakfast cereals.
- Sabreliner Corporation: This company fixes and maintains jet aircraft engines. They work on both military and business jets.
- Seguin Moreau: This is a French company that makes wine barrels. They cut wood from Perry County's white oak trees. This wood is sent to their barrel-making factory in California. The wood is used to make American oak wine barrels for wineries around the world.
- TG Missouri Corporation: This company is part of a Japanese company called Toyoda Gosei. They make airbags, steering wheels, and parts for car interiors. They are a major supplier for Toyota cars.
- BBL Buildings and Components and Stark Truss: These companies make building trusses. Trusses are strong frameworks used in roofs and floors for homes and other buildings.
Fun Things to Do
Festivals and Events
Perryville hosts two fun festivals every year:
- Mayfest: This festival happens in May on the courthouse square.
- St. Vincent de Paul Seminary Picnic: This picnic is held in August at the seminary fairgrounds.
Historic Places to See
Three places in Perryville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites. They are:
- the Doerr–Brown House
- St. Mary's of the Barrens Catholic Church
- the Shelby–Nicholson–Schindler House
Churches in Perryville
Perryville has many churches. Some of the largest include:
- St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church
- St. Mary's of the Barrens Roman Catholic Church
- Immanuel Lutheran Church
- First Presbyterian Church
- First Baptist Church
- Calvary Baptist Church
- United Methodist Church
- Agape Christian Assembly of God Church
- First Assembly of God Church
- Christ of Christ
Parks and Recreation
The Perry Park Center is located in the city park. It has many features for fun and fitness:
- An aquatics center for swimming
- A gymnasium for sports
- A performing arts center for shows
- A movie theater
- A library
- Other sports facilities
Education in Perryville
Students in Perryville attend schools in the Perry County School District No. 32. This district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
There are also two private church schools:
- St. Vincent dePaul Catholic School, which includes St. Vincent High School.
- Immanuel Lutheran School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
Perryville also has a public library. It is a part of the Riverside Regional Library system.
City Services
The 880th Engineer Team (HAUL) of the Missouri Army National Guard is based in Perryville. This is a military unit that helps with engineering tasks.
Perry County Memorial Hospital provides healthcare for the city and the county.
Famous People from Perryville
- Steve Bieser: A former Major League Baseball player and college baseball coach.
- Arthur D. Bond: The father of former governor Kit Bond. He graduated from Perryville High School.
- Bill Cissell: A Major League Baseball player.
- Chris Janson: A country music singer.
- Charles Edward Kiefner: A high-ranking military officer for the State of Missouri.
- Kenneth Knox: A former football coach at Southeast Missouri State University.
- Raymond H. Littge: A World War II flying ace (a pilot who shot down many enemy planes).
- John William Noell: A politician.
- Thomas E. Noell: A politician.
- John T. Richardson: A priest and former President of DePaul University.
- Rocio Romero: A designer.
- Joseph Rosati: He helped open St. Mary's of the Barrens Catholic Church in 1818.
- Bill Schindler: A Major League Baseball player.
- Steven Tilley: A former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Perryville (Misuri) para niños
