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Mississinewa Lake
About
Upper Wabash flood-control reservoir near Peru, a 3,210-acre lake with fishing, hunting, boating, camping and cabins.
Details
- Address
- 4673 S. 625 E.Peru, Indiana
- Website
- in.gov
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