Americus is a small census-designated place in Washington Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
The community is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History

A post office was established at Americus in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3]
Geography
Americus is located on the southern bank of the Wabash River in Washington Township.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | 431 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census[4] |
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Americus, Indiana
- ^ "Tippecanoe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.