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South Peru, Indiana

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Country
  
United States

County
  
Miami

GNIS feature ID
  
443838

Local time
  
Monday 11:54 PM

State
  
Indiana

Township
  
Washington

Elevation
  
218 m

South Peru, Indiana

Weather
  
13°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 94% Humidity

South Peru is a neighborhood within Peru, Indiana in Miami County.

Contents

Map of South Peru, Peru, IN 46970, USA

History

South Peru was platted in 1873. The community was so named from its location across the Wabash River from Peru. By 1887, South Peru contained a sawmill, several shops, a brewery and a couple saloons.

South Peru was annexed by Peru in 1914.

Geography

South Peru is situated in the northern part of Washington Township and is separated from the city of Peru by the Wabash River.

South Peru is located at 40°44′44″N 86°03′25″W.

References

South Peru, Indiana Wikipedia