Miami County, Indiana
Miami County is located in north-central Indiana, where US-24 and US-31 intersect. Mississinewa Lake offers a fun place to explore and enjoy the open landscape.
Peru, the county seat, is known as the “Circus Capital of the World.” It once served as the winter headquarters for several circuses, and you can still catch the Peru Amateur Circus every July.
Grissom Air Reserve Base adds a military presence to the area. Peru sits along the Wabash River, which features several parks and green spaces that are popular with families.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Miami County |
| County Seat | Peru |
| Etymology | Named after the Miami Native American tribe that lived in the area |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Peru, Converse (partially), Denver, Mexico, Macy, Amboy, Bunker Hill, Chili, Gilead |
| Interstates and Highways | US-24, US-31, IN-16, IN-18, IN-19, IN-124 |
| FIPS Code | 18-103 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 377 square miles (Land: 374 sq mi, Water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Fulton County (North), Wabash County (East), Grant County (Southeast), Howard County (South), Cass County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | 35,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40.7536° N, 86.0584° W |
| Major Landmarks | Grissom Air Museum, Miami County Museum, Circus Hall of Fame, Mississinewa Reservoir |
