[3] Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships: No municipalities are located in Perry Township.

The offices and maintenance garage are located in the unincorporated community of Perrysville, which was platted in 1835.

[7] The township was originally called "North", but was renamed shortly after the formation of Carroll County.

[8] The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

Students attend the Carrollton Exempted Village School District in most of the township.