Perryville, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Perryville, New Jersey
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Perryville Tavern, listed on the NRHP
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 Perryville, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Perryville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Perryville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | Union |
| Named for | Oliver Hazard Perry |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 879242 |
Perryville is a small community in New Jersey. It is found in Hunterdon County, within Union Township. You can spot it where Interstate 78 meets Perryville Road.
Perryville is an unincorporated community. This means it is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or a town. It is part of a larger township.
It is also home to a New Jersey State Police station. This station helps keep the area safe.
History of Perryville
Perryville has an interesting past, especially because of its location.
Early Travel Routes
In 1806, an important road was built through this area. It was called the New Jersey Turnpike. This road was used by stagecoaches, which were like early buses. They carried people and goods between Easton, Pennsylvania and New Brunswick, New Jersey.
How Perryville Got Its Name
The community of Perryville started to grow around a building called the Perryville Tavern. This tavern was built in 1813. It was named after a famous naval hero, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. He was known for his big victory in the Battle of Lake Erie that same year.
