South Peru, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Peru, Indiana
Neighborhood of Peru, Indiana
South Peru, Indiana Location in Indiana Show map of Indiana South Peru, Indiana Location in the United States Show map of 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 located within the city of Peru, Indiana. It is part of Washington Township in Miami County.

History

South Peru was officially planned and mapped out in 1873. The name "South Peru" came from its location. It was directly across the Wabash River from the main city of Peru.

By 1887, South Peru had grown quite a bit. It was home to a sawmill, which cut wood. There were also several shops and other businesses. In 1914, South Peru became an official part of the city of Peru. This process is called annexation.

Geography

South Peru is found in the northern part of Washington Township. The Wabash River acts as a natural border. It separates South Peru from the rest of the city of Peru.