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

Education

It is in the Tippecanoe School Corporation. Residents are zoned to Hershey Elementary School, East Tipp Middle School, and William Henry Harrison High School.