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South Peru, Indiana

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South Peru is a neighborhood within Peru, Indiana in Washington Township, Miami County.[1]

CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
712 ft (217 m)
TimezoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
ZIP code
46970
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South Peru, Indiana
Neighborhood of Peru, Indiana
South Peru is located in Indiana
South Peru
South Peru
Location within Indiana
South Peru is located in the United States
South Peru
South Peru
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 40°44′44″N 86°03′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMiami
TownshipWashington
Elevation
[1]
712 ft (217 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46970
GNIS feature ID443838[1]
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History

South Peru was platted in 1873.[2] The community was so named from its location across the Wabash River from Peru.[3] By 1887, South Peru contained a sawmill, several shops, a brewery and a couple saloons.[4]

South Peru was annexed by Peru in 1914.[5]

Geography

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

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