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

[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.

[5] 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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