The official web site of the city of Perry, Florida, states: Perry, Florida, was first called Rosehead and information was unavailable as to how this name was chosen. In 1875 it was changed to Perrytown, after Governor Stark Perry. Later the "town" was dropped and the name became Perry. "City of Perry, Florida". Archived from the original on August 9, 2010. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
Ginzburg, Ralph. "Perry Race Riots". History Engine. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
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"Our Schools". Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012. Taylor County School District, Perry Florida. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
The official web site of the city of Perry, Florida, states: Perry, Florida, was first called Rosehead and information was unavailable as to how this name was chosen. In 1875 it was changed to Perrytown, after Governor Stark Perry. Later the "town" was dropped and the name became Perry. "City of Perry, Florida". Archived from the original on August 9, 2010. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
"Our Schools". Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012. Taylor County School District, Perry Florida. Retrieved 2012-04-03.