Map of Americus CDP, Indiana

Americus is a small census-designated place in Washington Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

The community is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Americus CDP overview:
Name:	Americus CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Indiana
County:	Tippecanoe County
Elevation:	558 ft (170 m)
Total Area:	1.29 sq mi (3.35 km²)
Land Area:	1.26 sq mi (3.28 km²)
Water Area:	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Total Population:	431
Population Density:	340.71/sq mi (131.58/km²)
ZIP code:	47905
Area code:	765
FIPS code:	1801396
GNISfeature ID:	430134

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History

A post office was established at Americus in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.

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Geography

Americus is located at 40°31’34” North, 86°45’29” West (40.526111, -86.758056) at an elevation of 558 feet, on the southern bank of the Wabash River in Washington Township.