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 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 References Census-designated places in Tippecanoe County, Indiana Census-designated places in Indiana Lafayette metropolitan area, Indiana