Jane, Perry County was formed in 1821 from Clay and Floyd counties. Dona Ritchie In a message dated 3/1/04 8:12:00 PM, janemce@sbcglobal.net writes: << When did Perry County become a county? Was it a county in 1820? I know it was there in 1830 because I found Eliabeth Baker there at that time as the head of a house hold along with several other Bakers... So, need to know if Perry Co. was a county in 1820 and if not what counties made up Perry county? >>