[3] Once part of Plantation T1 TS, the area was settled in 1758 by John Frost, who built a trading post beside the St. Croix River.

Situated on Passamaquoddy Bay, the town was incorporated on February 12, 1818,[4] even as the British held Eastport 6 miles (10 km) away.

It was named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the War of 1812.

[5] Part of the community lies within the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation.

A church in the town was inspiration for the name of the webcomic known as Perry Bible Fellowship.

[2] Located beside Passamaquoddy Bay, Perry is drained by the St. Croix River.

22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.