Perry County is named for Oliver Hazard Perry, who was a Commodore in the United States navy and who defeated the British in the decisive Battle of Lake Erie in 1813.
Surrounding County Courthouses:
N – Juanita County and Snyder County
E – Northumberland County and Dauphin County
W – Franklin County
Created: March 22 1820 
County Seat:
Landisburg 1820 – 1824
New Bloomfield 1824 – present
County Courthouse – New Bloomfield
Location: 25 West Main Street / North Carlisle Street
Built: 1826 – 1827
Style: Greek Revival
Architect: Jacob Bishop
Contractor: John Rice
Description: The building faces south and is a two story red colored brick and stone structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds of Center Square in the center of New Bloomfield. The south front of the rectangular shaped structure has a central recessed entrance with an arched window on the second story flanked by twin columns rising to a pediment at the roof line. The windows are arched and on the second story, have stone trim. The roof is hipped with high clock tower with a bell is encased in an arcaded section which supports an entablature with modillions and dome at the top. The County Court of Common Pleas courtroom is located on the second story. The building houses the County Court of Common Pleas of the 41st Judicial District. The building was remodeled in 1868. The architect was Luther M Simons. An annex was constructed at the rear of the building in 1892.
Note: During renovations in 1868, the county offices were installed in the basement of the Presbyterian Church and court sessions were held in the old Methodist Church on High Street.
See: National Register of Historic Places – Pert County Courthouse
History: The county was created in 1820 and Landisburg was selected as the county seat. The county seat was moved to New Bloomfield in 1824. The first and present courthouse was built in 1826. The courthouse was remodeled in 1868 at a cost of $25,000.
County Courthouse – New Bloomfield
County Court of Common Pleas courtroom
Photos taken 2015
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