Peru Township, Miami County, Indiana
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History
Peru Township was organized in 1834.[2]
Geography
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Cities, towns, villages
- Peru (northwest three-quarters)
Unincorporated towns
- Oakdale at Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
- Ridgeview at Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Extinct towns
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Bowman, Mount Hope and Schrock.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Benner Field
School districts
- Peru Community Schools
Political districts
- Indiana's 5th congressional district
- State House District 23
- State Senate District 18
References
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- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Peru Township
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