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South Peru, Indiana
Neighborhood of Peru, Indiana
South Peru, Indiana is located in Indiana
South Peru, Indiana
South Peru, Indiana
Location in Indiana
South Peru, Indiana is located in the United States
South Peru, Indiana
South Peru, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Miami
Township Washington
Elevation
712 ft (217 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46970
GNIS feature ID 443838

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

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.

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