Americus, Indiana

Americus is a small census-designated place in Washington Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Americus, Indiana
Census-designated place
Looking from the Wabash River southeast toward State Road 25 in Americus
Looking from the Wabash River southeast toward State Road 25 in Americus
Location of Americus in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Location of Americus in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 40°31′33″N 86°45′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyTippecanoe
TownshipWashington
Area
[1]
 • Total1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
 • Land1.26 sq mi (3.28 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
[2]
558 ft (170 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total431
 • Density340.71/sq mi (131.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47905
Area code765
GNIS feature ID430134, 2583445

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.[4]

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.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020431—
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Americus, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  4. "Tippecanoe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
Americus in 1878.


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