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.

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

[3] Americus is located on the southern bank of the Wabash River in Washington Township.

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