sentences:  It was named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry who defeated the British squadron in the decisive Battle of Lake Erie in 1813.The Ohio River made Perry County a focal point and settlers were drawn here due to plentiful supplies of natural resources and the area's scenic beauty.As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 19,338 people, 7,476 households, and 5,020 families residing in the county.