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Perryville is a city in Perry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,555 at the 2020 United States census . Perryville is the county seat of Perry County.
- Honey1721. Goreville, IL 241 contributions. Beautiful memorial honoring our veterans of all branches of the military. This is a beautiful memorial honoring the more than 58,000 brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and well worth a trip to Perryville, MO.
- Tim W. Kirksville, MO 102 contributions. Peaceful travel stop. A beautiful cathedral and rosary walk. It was a great way to stop on our road trip, stretch our legs, and relax and reflect.
- Laura Kehl. Winfield, MO75 contributions. American Tractor Museum 🚜 We had a great time visiting the American Tractor Museum. There was so much to see and learn, and many very unique tractors and equipment.
- sarah2sh. Perryville, MO31 contributions. So much fun! Hayrides, games for small children, animals, and TONS of unique pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes.
- Pay tribute to the troops at Perry County Military History Museum. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. New and updated displays.
- Witness a natural wonder at Ball Mill Resurgence Natural Area. It’s hard to explain exactly what is so remarkable about Ball Mill Resurgence Natural Area, to the extent where it really needs to be seen to be understood.
- Look back in time at the Historical Society of Perry County. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. BOOK SALE!!!! Because of the great response we will be open again Saturday October 10 & Sunday October 11, 8 am to ?...
- Sleep by the lake at Perryville Campground. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Posted by Timber Run Campground on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Aug 27, 2024 · Perryville, Missouri, located in the heart of Perry County, stands as a vibrant city rich with history and community spirit. Established in 1821 and named after the War of 1812 hero, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, it captures the essence of small-town charm combined with historical significance.
- National Shrine of Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal Rosary Walk
- Perry County Courthouse
- Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Memorial
- Old Appleton Bridge
- Hadler Shoe Tree
- Saxon Lutheran Memorial
- Tower Rock
- Quilt Barn Trail
Art, faith, and beauty all meet in the one-mile Rosary walk, a wonderful walkway in the shape of a rosary, which is located next to the Saint Mary’s of the Barren’s Church. The church here is the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and was built in 1929. The church is open to tour, but for outdoor activity, check out the Rosary Walk...
While in Perryville, you won’t want to miss the Perry County Courthouse and the attractions on the square! The Perry County Courthouse is the centerpiece of the Perryville square. While walking around the courthouse is the outdoor thing to do, if you want to arrange a tour of the beautiful Perry County Courthouse, you need to call Trish Erzfeldat t...
A very sobering walk is one along the Missouri Vietnam Memorial. This exact replica of the Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C. offers a chance for those that can’t travel all the way to the nation’s capital to pay their respects to those fallen heroes right here in the Midwest. The wall, created by Jim Eddleman, a farmer who went to war in Vietnam in 1...
This is a wonderful outdoor stop just a short country drive outside of town. The Old Appleton Bridgeis the oldest iron truss bridge standing at its original location in Missouri. It was built in 1879 and offers amazing Instagram moments! On the side of the bank is a beautiful waterfall, and it is easy to see there was once a mill located nearby. Th...
This is in a rural area, so you may want to get directions from the Perry County Welcome Center to find this one-of-a-kind tree! Bring a pair of old shoes to throw up in the tree. The tree is on a road near the farm of the late Willard and Glenda Hadler. The tree began after the Hadlers were on a trip to Nevada. Trish Erzfeld explained to my husban...
A short drive from Perryville, but still in Perry County, is the Saxon Lutheran Memorial. Nestled away in Frohna, Missouri, the Saxon Lutheran Memorial proclaims the life and faith of the Saxon Lutheran immigrants. The site sits on 30 acres and features the log-cabin frame house building that was the home of brothers Wilhelm and Christian Adolf Ber...
Tower Rock, also known as Grand Tower, is a geological formation that is quite an astounding sight. It literally rises up out of the Mississippi River. When we visited, Trish explained the phenomenon and why it is so important. She said, “This is natural limestone and is the only one left of its kind. The others have been blown up and used to rock ...
Part of the enjoyment of this area is the rolling hills and country scenery. Keith and I were enthralled by the variety of barn quilts we saw on various visits. We learned that you can go online and obtain a list of the locations of the various barn quiltsand hit the road to view them! Perryville also has a wonderful American Tractor Museum, if lik...
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Oct 12, 2020 · Tucked away on the second floor of the Perry County Higher Education Center in Perryville is the Perry County Military History Museum said to be a hidden gem in Southeast Missouri. The Perry County…
