Perryville

History

Perryville was first settled by Europeans in 1622, when Edward Palmer was granted a patent for a settlement on what is now Garrett Island. During the 17th century, Lord Baltimore granted George Talbot of land, which included the Perryville area. Before incorporation (1882), the settlement was known as Lower Ferry (circa 1695), Susquehanna (circa 18th century), and was finally named Perryville after Mary Perry, the wife of John Bateman. During the Revolutionary War, Perryville served as a staging area for the Continental Army. Colonel John Rodgers (1728–1791), who operated the ferry and tavern in Perryville, raised the 5th Company of the Maryland Militia. This company became part of the famous Flying Camp and was instrumental during the early stages of the Revolutionary War. George Washington stopped frequently at Rodgers Tavern on his travels from Virginia to New York. Rodgers Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places during 1972. Colonel Rodgers' son, John Rodgers, was instrumental in suppressing the Tripolitan pirates in the Mediterranean Sea and was subsequently promoted to Commodore of the Mediterranean Squadron. Commodore Rodgers served with distinction during the War of 1812 and is known as the "Father of the American Navy." During the 19th century, Perryville was the midway station for the Wilmington to Baltimore Rail Line. During the American Civil War, the railway line between Perryville and Baltimore was destroyed. To transport troops and munitions to Annapolis, the Union Army again began the operation of the ferry across the Susquehanna. The Principio Furnace is located nearby and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. During the 20th century, it was an important destination for those going to the United…

Geography

Perryville is located at (39.569662, −76.068725). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Rising Sun High
  High · North East · 1,106 students · 16.3:1 ratio
• North East High
  High · North East · 1,069 students · 14.8:1 ratio
• Perryville High
  High · Perryville · 858 students · 15.9:1 ratio
• North East Middle
  Middle · North East · 791 students · 13.9:1 ratio
• Rising Sun Middle School
  Middle · Rising Sun · 619 students · 14.4:1 ratio
• Rising Sun Elementary
  Elementary · Rising Sun · 609 students · 15.2:1 ratio
• North East Elementary
  Elementary · North East · 592 students · 16:1 ratio
• Perryville Middle
  Middle · Perryville · 557 students · 14.3:1 ratio