About Peru

Peru is a relatively small community found in the northeastern portion of the state of New York. Peru has a population of approximately six thousand four hundred residents and is technically considered a town of the Empire State. Peru is situated in Clinton County and takes its name from its resemblance to the mountainous terrain of Peru. Peru was originally settled in the year seventeen seventy two, and was host to the Battle of Valcour Island. Residents of a Peru apartment for rent or house for rent can enjoy plenty of recreational, historic, and cultural things to see and do throughout the region.

Peru was officially incorporated as a town in the year seventeen ninety two and was home to Asa Adgate, a former Congressman. Peru encompasses the smaller communities of Clark Corners, Coffey Corners, Cromie Corners, Day Point, Lapham Mills, Peasleeville, South Junction, and Valcour. Educational opportunities in Peru are offered by Peru Middle School, Peru Senior High School, Peru Primary School, and Peru Nursery School. Residents of a Peru apartment rental or home rental can enjoy Bluff Point Golf Resort, Melissa L Penfield Park, Cumberland Bay State Park, Cadyville Park, and Macomb Reservation State Park.

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