Edward Aylesworth Perry (March 15, 1831 – October 15, 1889) was a general under Robert E. Lee during the American Civil War and the 14th Governor of Florida.

During the Civil War, Perry fought with distinction for the Confederacy, rising from the rank of private to brigadier general.

[citation needed] In May 1861, he enlisted in the "Pensacola Rifle Rangers",[2] which was later designated Company A of the 2nd Florida Infantry, and was elected as its captain.

On August 28, 1862, Perry was appointed as a brigadier general in the Provisional Army of the Confederacy and returned to active duty the following year.

[5] The Confederate Monument on Palafox Street bears a plaque honoring his wife, Wathen Virginia Taylor Perry, who raised the funds for its erection.

[citation needed] In later years, the property was sold for $2.53 million to the adjacent First United Methodist Church, and fund raising for renovations are in place.