Peru in Miami County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Peru Public Library
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
1. The Peru Public Library Marker
In October 1914, 16 local women met in the Assembly Room of the Peru Public Library to listen to Dr. Amelia Keller, then President of the Woman's Franchise League of Indiana, talk about women suffrage.
In the excitement of the moment they created the Peru Franchise League with Ellen Fetter as its first president. They met there, held conventions there until in December 1920 they became the Peru League of Women Voters.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1914.
Location. 40° 45.316′ N, 86° 3.961′ W. Marker is in Peru, Indiana, in Miami County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (Business U.S. 24) and North Huntington Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. The marker is on the grounds of the Peru Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 E Main Street, Peru IN 46970, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Little Girl with her Bike; Marie Sturat Edwards (here, next to this marker); Jerimiah Mugivan 1874-1930 (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes For Women (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 800 feet away); Miami County Navy Mothers Club 402
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Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
2. The Peru Public Library Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
3. The Peru Public Library Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
4. The Peru Public Library Cornerstone Side 1
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
5. The Peru Public Library Cornerstone Side 2
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
6. The Peru Public Library Bell and Date Stones
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
