In 1831 and 1849 a lot of its inhabitants participated in the rebellions; this culminated with the arrival of Piedmontese troops in 1860, ceasing the Papal rule in San Severino forever.
Between 1831 and 1849, the people of San Severino participated in several uprisings. These revolts reached a climax when Piedmontese troops arrived in 1860, effectively ending the Papacy's control over the region.