The Perry County Historical Society compiled a brochure for Perry County in 2018, which resulted in a Driving Tour Map. The settlement of Perry County goes back to the very early 1800's, and was divided several times as settlers moved westward. More information is available on the website for the Tennessee Historical Society page for Perry County, as compiled by Mr. Gus Steele, which makes for very interesting reading.
When the bridge on Hwy 13 leading to Flatwoods needed to be replaced, TDOT discovered the area was rich in Paleo-Indian artifacts that even date to the Historic era. Watch the video TDOT News created to finally explain what they were doing almost 10 years ago, that was a very hush hush project because of its importance to the history of this State.
Family cemeteries have been long considered the best way to research a family tree, and Perry County has over 125 burial sites, named after various families who settled Perry County even before it became an official county in Tennessee. Be sure to visit our website page where you will find links to the official TNGen website for Perry County.
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