Adams County, Pennsylvania

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Adams County
U.S. county
County of Adams
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Country	United States
Seat	Gettysburg
Area
• Total	522 sq mi (1,350 km2)
• Land	519 sq mi (1,340 km2)
• Water	3.1 sq mi (8 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	103,852
• Density	200/sq mi (77/km2)
Website	[[1] www.adamscounty.us/%20Adams%20County]]

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Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 103,852. The county seat is Gettysburg. The county was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County and named after John Adams, the second President of the United States.

History

Adams County was established on January 22, 1800, and was named in honor of President John Adams. The county is historically significant for the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place in 1863 during the American Civil War. This battle was a turning point in the war and is commemorated by the Gettysburg National Military Park.

Geography

Adams County is located in the south-central region of Pennsylvania. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 522 square miles, of which 519 square miles is land and 3.1 square miles is water. The county is part of the Piedmont region and features rolling hills and fertile farmland.

Adjacent counties

• Cumberland County (northwest)
• York County (east)
• Carroll County, Maryland (south)
• Frederick County, Maryland (southwest)
• Franklin County (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 103,852 people, 37,044 households, and 26,260 families residing in the county. The population density was 200 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and other races.

Economy

The economy of Adams County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is known for its apple orchards and is a leading producer of apples in Pennsylvania. Tourism is also a major industry, driven by the historical significance of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg National Military Park.

Education

Adams County is served by several public school districts, including the Gettysburg Area School District, Littlestown Area School District, and Conewago Valley School District. The county is also home to Gettysburg College, a private liberal arts college.

Transportation

Major highways in Adams County include U.S. Route 15, U.S. Route 30, and Pennsylvania Route 94. The county is also served by the Gettysburg Regional Airport.

Communities

Adams County includes several boroughs, townships, and unincorporated communities. The largest borough and county seat is Gettysburg.

Boroughs

• Gettysburg
• Littlestown
• New Oxford

Townships

• Cumberland Township
• Mount Joy Township
• Straban Township

See also

• List of counties in Pennsylvania
• Gettysburg National Military Park
• Battle of Gettysburg

External links

• Adams County official website