Americus, 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.
History
A post office was established at Americus in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.
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 |
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ 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.