South Peru, Indiana | |
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Neighborhood of Peru, Indiana | |
Coordinates: 40°44′44″N 86°03′25″W / 40.74556°N 86.05694°W | |
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[1] |
South Peru is a neighborhood within Peru, Indiana in Washington Township, Miami County.[1]
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]
South Peru is situated in the northern part of Washington Township and is separated from the city of Peru by the Wabash River.