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Americus, Indiana
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Looking from the Wabash River southeast toward State Road 25 in Americus
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Location of Americus in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 431 |
| • Density | 340.71/sq mi (131.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47905
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583445 |
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.
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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
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| 2020 | 431 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Americus (Indiana) para niños
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