Perry, Box Elder County, Utah Genealogy

Quick History
Perry was originally called Three Mile Creek. It was first settled in the spring of 1853 by Mormon pioneers. Its name was changed in 1898 in honor of Orrin Alonzo Perry who had served in the community as a Bishop for nearly 20 years. More detailed information can be found on the Wikipedia.org website.

Location
Perry is located in eastern Box Elder County. It is bordered on the east by the Wasatch Mountains, on the west by the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, on the north by Brigham City and on the south by Willard.

City Hall
http://www.perrycity.org 3005 South 1200 West Perry, Utah 84302

Cemeteries
Perry City does not have its own cemetery. Many early pioneers and residents were buried in the nearby Brigham City Cemetery and many inscriptions for this cemetery can be found at FindAGrave.com.

Church History and Records
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Early membership records of the Perry Ward from 1877-1941 are available on microfilm 26362 at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.