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Welcome to the
Peru Historical Society
The Peru Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation, research, dissemination, & celebration of the rich history of Peru, Illinois.
The House on the Bluff
A house is more than its walls—it is also the story of the people who built it, lived within it, and left their mark upon it. The House on the Bluff follows the remarkable history of the landmark home at 615 Plum Street through changing owners, family lives, financial struggles, legal disputes, renovations, and the passage of time. Drawing upon deeds, newspapers, family records, photographs, and other historical sources, the book uncovers the many human stories held within one of Peru’s most recognizable historic homes.
Copies will also be sold at Peru Historical Society monthly meetings at the following prices (includes tax):
$20 non-member
$15 member
Latest News
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The LaSalle Mission Cemetery
Below is a very short summary of the LaSalle Mission Cemetery for those who may not be aware of this long abandoned, Catholic burial ground…
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September 2026 Meeting
Join us Tuesday to learn about Westclox – a local industry that employed thousands of citizens for almost 100 years. Meetings are held at the…
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Charles Lawrence Schmollinger
Private, U.S. Army, ● Service No. 36443906 ● Died 29 September 1944
Support Our Work
Help the Peru Historical Society preserve, research, and share the history of Peru. We welcome charitable gifts, including donations made through donor-advised funds.