Perryville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Perryville, Indiana
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Adams County's location in Indiana
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 Perryville, Indiana
Location in Adams County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| Township | Hartford |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46740
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441035 |
Perryville is a small, quiet place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Hartford Township in Adams County.
About Perryville
Perryville is located in Adams County, which is in the eastern part of Indiana. The community sits at an elevation of about 260 meters (853 feet) above sea level. Even though it doesn't have its own mayor or town council, it's still a recognized place on maps. People living here use the ZIP code 46740 and the area code 260 for their phones.
History of Perryville
Perryville got its name from a person named Perry Glendenning. He was a storekeeper in the area. It was common for small communities to be named after important people or families who lived there or owned businesses. This helps us remember the early settlers and what they did for the community.
