Perry County, Kentucky is part of Appalachia. It was formed in 1821 from a portion of Clay and Floyd Counties. The county seat is Hazard. Both the county and the county seat are named for Oliver Hazard Perry.

Surrounding counties are: Breathitt County by Scott Hampton, Clay County by Sheri Bush, Harlan County by Vickie Sturgill, Knott County is Adoptable, Leslie County by Sheri Bush, Letcher County by Brian K. Caudill, and Owsley County by Mike Dye.

Photo above of Perry County, Kentucky, during the 1940s, the local grocery store serves as more than just a place to pick up provisions—it's a vibrant hub of community life. As the sun casts its warm glow over the storefront, the sweet strains of a guitar drift out into the air, drawing in curious passersby. Inside, a man with weathered hands strums his instrument with practiced ease, his voice carrying the soulful melodies of the mountains.

Surrounding him, a group of children gathers, their eyes wide with wonder as they listen to the music that fills the air. For them, the grocery store becomes a stage, and the man with the guitar, a maestro weaving tales of love, loss, and the timeless beauty of Appalachia. In the background, two other men pause in their shopping to listen, their faces alight with nostalgia as they reminisce about days gone by. In this moment, amidst the simple pleasures of music and community, the grocery store transcends its humble surroundings, becoming a sanctuary of joy and connection in the heart of Perry County.

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Important Places.
Perry County Historical Society 100 W. Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: 502-564-1792	Clerk’s Office 481 Main Street, Suite 102 Hazard, KY 41701 (606) 436-4614	Perry County Library 289 Black Gold Blvd. Hazard, KY 41701 Phone: (606) 436-2475

Above Photo: Perry County, Kentucky courthouse by Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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