|
About Perryville
Tourism, industry and warehousing are an integral part of commerce in our town. The proximity to US Route 40, Interstate 95, Baltimore/Washington International airport and Philadelphia airport bring thousands of visitors to Perryville each year. Nestled at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and within a mile of the head of the Chesapeake Bay, Perryville is a perfect place to live and work.
In addition to our breathtaking landscape, we have shopping, restaurants and hotels for visitors to enjoy. Whether Perryville is your destination for a weekend trip or a business conference, our town is a wonderful place in which to work and play.
In association with the State of Maryland, Cecil County has established nine Enterprise Zones, one of which is Perrville.
Businesses that create new employment opportunities by locating or expanding an eligible business within a Cecil County Enterprise Zone may be eligible to receive financial incentives through the Maryland Enterprise Zone Program.
Incentives are available in the form of credits against Maryland corporate income tax and/or credit against county and local property taxes. Other incentives include the enhancement of income tax credits for job creation and eligibility for an increased level of incentives that would provide financing for fixed assets (land, equipment and buildings).
General Information
SIZE: Perryville is approximately 40 square miles.
LOCATION: Perryville is 39 miles North of Baltimore City, 34 Miles South of Wilmington, Delaware, and 62 miles South of Philadelphi, PA. The town is approximately 2.5 miles South of Exit 93, and 1/2 mile South of US Route 40.
POPULATION:
Permanent Population – Approximately 4,500
CLIMATE:
| |
Jan
|
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
Jun
|
Jul
|
Aug
|
Sep
|
Oct
|
Nov
|
Dec
|
|
Avg. High
|
38°
|
41°
|
52°
|
62°
|
74°
|
82°
|
86°
|
84°
|
78°
|
66°
|
54°
|
42°
|
|
Avg. Low
|
20°
|
22°
|
31°
|
40°
|
50°
|
58°
|
64°
|
64°
|
55°
|
44°
|
34°
|
25°
|
|
Mean
|
28°
|
32°
|
42°
|
51°
|
62°
|
71°
|
75°
|
74°
|
67°
|
55°
|
45°
|
34°
|
|
Avg. Precip.
|
3.4 in
|
3.0 in
|
3.5 in
|
3.8 in
|
4.3 in
|
4.3 in
|
4.3 in
|
4.5 in
|
4.0 in
|
3.3 in
|
3.7 in
|
3.8 in
|
Shopping
From the Perryville Outlet Mall off Rte 222 to the small boutiques found in our town, shopping enthusiasts can find everything under the sun. With over a hundred family-run businesses, Perryville caters to both residents and visitors.
Restaurants
When dining in Perryville you will discover high quality but inexpensive dining. There are approximately 17 restaurants and food service establisments in Perryville.
Accommodations
Perryville is the home of a Ramada Inn, and there are also the Crystal Inn and the Best Western in North East, Maryland.
Leisure Time Activities
Perryville has a vast number of leisure activities to choose from.
Golf Courses
Whether you enjoy practicing your swing on a putting green or teeing off with friends for a relaxing round of golf, Perryville provides you with many nearby options, including the Furness Bay Golf Club, and Bulle Rock Golf Club, home of the LPGA championships.
Water Activities
Our location a the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of the Chesapeake Bay means we are ideally situated for boating activities..
Parks, Fields, Gymnasiums & Community Centers
The town’s Parks & Recreation Department administer the Parks, and regularly organize events.
Arts and Culture
Arts and culture are available in the nearby cities of Wilmington, Delaware, Batimore, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Libraries
There is a public library serving the residents of Perryville. A new library is currently under construction.
TRANSPORTATION
Airports
Thurgood Marshall Baltimore/Washinton Internatiional Airport. Approximately 44 miles South on Interstate 95
Philadelphia International Airport, Approximately 60 miles North on Interstate 95
Freeways
Interstate 95 is about 2 miles North of Perryville, and allows direct travel to Washington, DC, Baltimore, Wilmington, Delaware, Philadelphia, PA and New York City
Trains
Amtrack lines run through Perryville. Another station is available at Aberdeen, five miles South of Perryville, on Route 40. The MARC commuter system runs from Perryville, and is available for destination such as Baltimore City, Hunt Valley, BWI Airport and Washington DC.
Public Transportation
Cecil County operates a rural bus service known as Cecil County Cruisers.
Local Government
Town Government:
The Mayor and Board of Town Commissioners reviews, directs, and legislates on matters of land use, finance, and general governance. The Council consists of a Mayor and 4 Town Commisioners. Council members also serve on committees to review specialized areas and make recommendations to the full town Council. Each of the six members is elected by the entire community to a two-year term, and elections occur during the month of May.
County Government
Perryville is situated in Cecil County, Maryland, and the County Government seat is in Elkton, aprroximately 14 miles East of Perryville on U.S. Route 40.
|
