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 Nestled in the heart of
Georgia lies the quaint, but thriving City of Perry. Founded in 1821
through a treaty with Creek Indians, Houston (pronounced "Howston") County
extended from the Ocmulgee River on its eastern boundary to the Flint River
on its western boundary. Perry, incorporated in 1824, received its name
from Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry for his triumph at Lake Erie in the War
of 1812 and still serves as the county seat of Houston County.
Originally called "Wattsville,"
Perry is now known to many as the "Crossroads of Georgia"
 because
of its location at the intersection of Highways 41, 341 and I-75. This
prime location has encouraged tourism throughout Perry's history, and has
been instrumental in making it the area's number one business today.
Travelers often make Perry their resting place, stopping for some of the
delicious home cooking and hospitality at one of Perry's fine hotels.
Located on Big Indian Creek, settlers
flocked to Perry from the beginning to take advantage of the fertile soil
and pleasant climate. Planters focused on cultivating cotton, which
remained the number one crop for many years, but then diversified their
crops by harvesting peaches, pecans, grains, watermelons and peanuts. The
earliest industries in Perry were grist mills, sawmills and cotton gins,
laying the foundation for what remains a strong business environment.
Continuing to capitalize on its tourism
industry, Perry's residents take great pride in their city and its
surroundings. In 1948, Perry was the winner of the Championship Home Town
Contest. Families painted their houses and decorated lawns with colorful
azaleas, camellias and dogwoods, which still dot the streets of Perry
today. Business owners also pitched in, sprucing up their downtown shops.
Hometown to former U. S. Senator Sam
Nunn, Perry now boasts more than 1,500 hotel/motel rooms, shows off a
renovated Early American-style four--block downtown district, a Welcome
Center, and is home to the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter.
 It's this outpouring of team spirit and
sense of community pride that makes Perry a good place to do business and a
great place to raise a family. Come to the Crossroads, We'd love to have
you.
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