Editing Adams County, Ohio

{{short description|County in Ohio, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
 | county               = Adams County
 | state                = Ohio
 | flag                 = Flag of Adams County, Ohio.png
 | seal                 = Adams county seal.png
 | founded              = July 10, 1797<ref name="odod">{{cite web|url=http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/FILES/S0/Adams.pdf |title=Ohio County Profiles: Adams County |access-date=April 28, 2007 |publisher=Ohio Department of Development |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070621231035/http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/FILES/S0/Adams.pdf |archive-date=June 21, 2007 }}</ref>
 | seat wl              = West Union
 | city type            = village
 | largest city wl      = West Union
 | area_total_sq_mi     = 586
 | area_land_sq_mi      = 584
 | area_water_sq_mi     = 2.4
 | area percentage      = 0.4%
 | census yr            = 2020
 | pop                  = 27477 {{decrease}}
 | pop_est_as_of        = 2024
 | population_est       = 
 | density_sq_mi        = 47
 | time zone            = Eastern
 | footnotes            = 
 | website              = https://adamscountyoh.gov/ 
 | ex image             = AdamsCountyOHCourthouse1.JPG
 | ex image size        = 250
 | ex image cap         = [[Adams County Courthouse (Ohio)|Adams County Courthouse]]
 | named for            = [[John Adams]]
 | district             = 2nd }}

'''Adams County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 27,477.<ref name="2020 census">[https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/2020-population-and-housing-state-data.html 2020 census]</ref> Its [[county seat]] and largest village is [[West Union, Ohio|West Union]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> The county is [[List of Ohio county name etymologies|named]] after [[John Adams]], the second [[President of the United States]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OioWAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA243 | title=Ohio Statesmen and Annals of Progress | publisher=Press of the Westbote Company | author=Taylor, William Alexander | year=1899 | pages=243}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has an area of {{convert|586|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|584|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|2.4|sqmi}} (0.4%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504223453/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 4, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 7, 2015 |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files }}</ref> It includes many parks and preserves, including one of Ohio's greatest archeological wonders, the [[Serpent Mound]] at the Serpent Mound State Memorial in [[Locust Grove, Adams County, Ohio|Locust Grove]]. Serpent Mound lends its name to the [[Serpent Mound crater]], the eroded remnant of a huge ancient meteorite impact crater. Other areas of note include parks and natural areas like [[Edge of Appalachia Preserve|The Edge of Appalachia Preserve]], [[Shawnee State Park (Ohio)|Shawnee State Park]], [[Adams Lake State Park]], and Robert H. Whipple State Nature Preserve.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Volkman|first1=Claire|title=The 10 Best Midwest Foliage Drives to Leaf Peep Like a Champ|url=http://www.iexplore.com/experiences/fall-vacations/Scenic-Midwest-Fall-Drives|website=iExplore.com|publisher=Inside-Out Media|access-date=September 21, 2016}}</ref>

===Adjacent counties===
*[[Highland County, Ohio|Highland County]] (north)
*[[Pike County, Ohio|Pike County]] (northeast)
*[[Scioto County, Ohio|Scioto County]] (east)
*[[Lewis County, Kentucky]] (south)
*[[Mason County, Kentucky]] (southwest)
*[[Brown County, Ohio|Brown County]] (west)

===State protected areas===
*[[Adams Lake State Park]]
*[[Chaparral Prairie State Nature Preserve]]
*Davis Memorial State Nature Preserve
*Johnson Ridge State Nature Preserve
*[[Lynx Prairie]]
*Shoemaker State Nature Preserve
*Whipple State Nature Preserve

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1800= 3432
|1810= 9434
|1820= 10406
|1830= 12281
|1840= 13183
|1850= 18883
|1860= 20309
|1870= 20750
|1880= 24005
|1890= 26093
|1900= 26328
|1910= 24755
|1920= 22403
|1930= 20381
|1940= 21705
|1950= 20499
|1960= 19982
|1970= 18957
|1980= 24328
|1990= 25371
|2000= 27330
|2010= 28550
|2020= 27477
|estyear=
|estimate=
|estref=<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=QuickFacts - Ashland County, Ohio |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/adamscountyohio |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref><ref name="USCensusEst2019">{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2010-2019/counties/totals/|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|access-date=March 26, 2020}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=U.S. Decennial Census |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 7, 2015 }}</ref><br />1790–1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=February 7, 2015}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/oh190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=February 7, 2015}}</ref><br />1990–2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=February 7, 2015}}</ref> 2020 <ref name="2020 census">[https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/2020-population-and-housing-state-data.html 2020 census]</ref>
}}

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> 27,330 people, 10,501 households, and 7,613 families resided in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|47|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people}}. There were 11,822 housing units at an average density of {{convert|20|/mi2|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the county was 97.77% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.18% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.68% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.12% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.11% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.10% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 38.5% were of [[Americans|American]], 19.8% [[german American|German]], 11.7% [[Irish American|Irish]] and 8.9% [[English American|English]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].

There were 10,501 households, out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.40% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,315, and the median income for a family was $34,714. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,433 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $14,515. About 12.80% of families and 17.40% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.30% of those under age 18 and 16.00% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census]], 28,550&nbsp;people, 11,147&nbsp;households, and 7,793&nbsp;families resided in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US39001
  |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
  |access-date=December 27, 2015
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213022927/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US39001
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref> The population density was {{convert|48.9|PD/sqmi}}. There were 12,978 housing units at an average density of {{convert|22.2|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US39001
  |access-date=December 27, 2015
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213192322/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US39001
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 97.7% white, 0.4% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 17.6% were [[German American|German]], 16.5% were [[Americans|American]], 15.3% were [[Irish American|Irish]], and 9.8% were [[English American|English]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US39001
  |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=December 27, 2015
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213032740/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US39001
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

Of the 11,147&nbsp;households, 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.1% were non-families, and 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age was 39.6 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

The median income for a household in the county was $32,791 and the median income for a family was $40,305. Males had a median income of $37,277 versus $25,746 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,693. About 18.8% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US39001
  |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=December 27, 2015
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213033925/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US39001
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census]], 27,477 people, 10,175 households, and 7,483 families resided in the county.<ref name="census-dp4">
{{cite web
 | title       = Adams County, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile
 | url         = https://data.census.gov/profile/Adams_County,_Ohio?g=050XX00US39001
 | date        = 2024-05-22
 | archiveurl  = https://archive.today/20240522151845/https://data.census.gov/profile/Adams_County,_Ohio?g=050XX00US39001
 | archivedate = 2024-05-22 }}</ref>

==Economy==

The economy of Adams County employs 10,100 people. Its largest industries are manufacturing (1,774 people), retail trade (1,618 people), and health care and social assistance (1,599 people), and the highest paying industries are utilities ($69,063), and finance and insurance ($56,938).<ref>{{cite web |title=Adams County Economic Data |url=https://datausa.io/profile/geo/adams-county-oh |website=Data USA |access-date=November 21, 2019}}</ref>  A 2019 report identified Adams County as the poorest in Ohio with a 23.8% poverty rate and median household income of $36,320 ($16,000 less than the state average). The county also has the state's highest unemployment rate at 6.8%. Poor economic conditions led to a 2.1% decrease in the county's population during the previous five years.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stebbins |first1=Samuel |title=Poorest counties in the US: A state-by-state look at where median household income is low |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/01/25/poorest-counties-in-the-us-median-household-income/38870175/ |website=USA Today |access-date=November 21, 2019}}</ref>

==Politics==
Prior to 1936, Adams County was a swing county in presidential elections, holding bellwether status from 1896 to 1932. From 1936 on, the county has become strongly Republican and failed to back Republican candidates only in 1964 and 1976 since then, which also enabled it to regain bellwether status from 1964 to 1988.
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{{PresRow|2012|Republican|6,865|3,976|277|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|2008|Republican|6,914|4,170|330|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|2004|Republican|7,653|4,281|66|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|6,380|3,581|274|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1996|Republican|4,763|4,317|1,301|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1992|Republican|4,722|3,998|2,038|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|5,916|3,740|88|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|6,113|3,534|82|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|5,336|4,161|431|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1976|Democratic|4,197|4,450|133|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|4,980|2,709|193|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|3,973|2,685|1,050|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|3,702|5,005|0|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|5,996|3,900|0|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|5,637|3,894|0|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|5,648|3,937|0|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|5,103|4,293|12|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|5,590|3,998|0|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1940|Republican|6,180|5,007|0|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1936|Republican|5,910|5,832|28|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|4,857|5,909|165|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|5,665|3,000|20|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|4,315|3,762|149|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|4,974|4,194|31|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|2,819|2,887|141|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|1,863|2,279|757|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|3,432|3,048|106|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1904|Republican|3,252|2,796|208|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1900|Republican|3,535|3,169|119|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1896|Republican|3,338|3,248|73|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1892|Republican|2,903|2,832|258|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1888|Democratic|2,870|3,022|123|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1884|Democratic|2,833|2,886|57|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1880|Democratic|2,563|2,725|9|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1876|Democratic|2,141|2,546|22|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1872|Democratic|1,877|1,972|11|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1868|Democratic|2,044|2,247|0|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1864|Republican|2,094|1,934|0|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1860|Democratic|1,667|2,010|170|Ohio}}
{{PresRow|1856|Democratic|1,407|1,790|278|Ohio}}
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==Government==

Adams County has a three-member Board of County Commissioners who manage the various County departments. Adams County's elected commissioners are: Ty Pell, Diane Ward, and Barbara Moore.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.adamscountyoh.com/adamscountycommissioners.asp|title=Adams County Commissioners|work=Adams County Ohio Government Portal|access-date=March 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150430045812/http://www.adamscountyoh.com/adamscountycommissioners.asp|archive-date=April 30, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

{{See also|Ohio county government}}

{{Clear}}

==Library==
The Adams County Public Library serves the communities of Adams County, Ohio from its administrative location in [[Peebles, Ohio|Peebles]] and branches in [[Manchester, Ohio|Manchester]], [[West Union, Ohio|West Union]], and [[Seaman, Ohio|Seaman]].

In 2005, the library system loaned more than 264,000 items to its 14,000 cardholders. Total holdings ({{as of|2005|lc=y}}) were over 101,000 volumes with over 250 periodical subscriptions.<ref name="OHLibStats2">{{cite web|url=http://winslo.state.oh.us/publib/2005_stats_by_county.xls |title=2005 Ohio Public Library Statistics:Statistics by County and Town |access-date=November 6, 2006 |publisher=State Library of Ohio |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060924225241/http://winslo.state.oh.us/publib/2005_stats_by_county.xls |archive-date=September 24, 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

<gallery>
File:AdamsCountyOHLibrary1.JPG|Peebles Library
File:AdamsCountyOHLibrary2.JPG|Manchester Library
File:AdamsCountyOHLibrary3.JPG|West Union Library
File:AdamsCountyOHLibrary4.JPG|Seaman Library
</gallery>

==Hospital==

Adams County is served by the [[Adams County Regional Medical Center]] near Seaman. The hospital was previously known as Adams County Hospital, and was in [[West Union, Ohio|West Union]]. It was renamed and relocated to Seaman, and is easily accessible from the [[Ohio State Route 32|Appalachian Highway]].

== Communities ==
[[Image:Map of Adams County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG|thumb|250px|Map of Adams County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels]]

===Villages===
{{Div col|colwidth=30em}}
*[[Manchester, Ohio|Manchester]]
*[[Peebles, Ohio|Peebles]]
*[[Rome, Ohio|Rome]]
*[[Seaman, Ohio|Seaman]]
*[[West Union, Ohio|West Union]] (county seat)
*[[Winchester, Adams County, Ohio|Winchester]]
{{div col end}}

===Townships===
{{Div col|colwidth=15em}}
*[[Bratton Township, Ohio|Bratton]]
*[[Brush Creek Township, Adams County, Ohio|Brush Creek]]
*[[Franklin Township, Adams County, Ohio|Franklin]]
*[[Green Township, Adams County, Ohio|Green]]
*[[Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio|Jefferson]]
*[[Liberty Township, Adams County, Ohio|Liberty]]
*[[Manchester Township, Adams County, Ohio|Manchester]]
*[[Meigs Township, Adams County, Ohio|Meigs]]
*[[Monroe Township, Adams County, Ohio|Monroe]]
*[[Oliver Township, Adams County, Ohio|Oliver]]
*[[Scott Township, Adams County, Ohio|Scott]]
*[[Sprigg Township, Adams County, Ohio|Sprigg]]
*[[Tiffin Township, Adams County, Ohio|Tiffin]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Ohio Township Websites |url=http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites |website=Ohio Township Association |access-date=January 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites |archive-date=July 15, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Wayne Township, Adams County, Ohio|Wayne]]
*[[Winchester Township, Adams County, Ohio|Winchester]]
{{div col end}}

===Census-designated places===
*[[Bentonville, Ohio|Bentonville]]
*[[Cherry Fork, Ohio|Cherry Fork]]

===Other unincorporated communities===
{{Div col|colwidth=15em}}
*Bacon Flat
* [[Beasley Fork, Ohio|Beasley Fork]]
*Beaver Pond
* [[Blue Creek, Ohio|Blue Creek]] 
* [[Bradysville, Ohio|Bradysville]]
*Catbird
* [[Cedar Mills, Ohio|Cedar Mills]]
*Clayton
* [[Dunkinsville, Ohio|Dunkinsville]]
* [[Eckmansville, Ohio|Eckmansville]]
*Emerald
* [[Fairview, Adams County, Ohio|Fairview]]
*Fawcett
*Grooms
* [[Harshaville, Ohio|Harshaville]]
* [[Jacksonville, Adams County, Ohio|Jacksonville]]
* [[Jaybird, Ohio|Jaybird]]
*Jessup
*Jones Corner
*Lawshe
* [[Locust Grove, Adams County, Ohio|Locust Grove]]
* [[Louden, Ohio|Louden]]
* [[Louisville, Adams County, Ohio|Louisville]]
*[[Lynx, Ohio|Lynx]]
* [[Marble Furnace, Ohio|Marble Furnace]]
* [[May Hill, Ohio|May Hill]]
* [[Mineral Springs, Ohio|Mineral Springs]]
*Panhandle
*Pine Gap
* [[Rockville, Ohio|Rockville]]
* [[Sandy Springs, Ohio|Sandy Springs]]
*Scrub Ridge
*Smoky Corners
*Squirreltown
* [[Selig, Ohio|Selig]]
* [[Steam Furnace, Ohio|Steam Furnace]]
*Sunshine
* [[Tranquility, Ohio|Tranquility]]
* [[Tulip, Ohio|Tulip]]
* [[Unity, Adams County, Ohio|Unity]]
* [[Wamsley, Ohio|Wamsley]]
*Wheat Ridge
*Whippoorwill
* [[Wrightsville, Adams County, Ohio|Wrightsville]]
* [[Youngsville, Ohio|Youngsville]]
{{div col end}}

==Places of interest==
*[[Great Serpent Mound]]
*Counterfeit House in the Manchester, OH area, the only home constructed for the purposes of counterfeiting U.S. currency<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v11n07a28.html|title=E-Sylum v11n07 - Article #28|last=Homren|first=Wayne|website=www.coinbooks.org|access-date=May 1, 2018}}</ref>
*Brushcreek Motorsports Complex<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brushcreekmotorsports.com/|title=Brushcreek Motorsports Complex » Peebles, OH|website=www.brushcreekmotorsports.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 1, 2018}}</ref>

<gallery>
File:Serpent mound 8438.jpg|Serpent Mound
File:AdamsCountyOhioCounterfeitHouse.JPG|Counterfeit House
File:BrushcreekMotorsportsComplex.JPG|Brushcreek Motorsports Complex
</gallery>

==Notable people==

*[[Afroman]], rapper.
*[[Cowboy Copas]], [[country music]] singer
*[[Joseph Darlinton]], brigadier general during the [[War of 1812]], represented Adams County in the [[Ohio Senate]].
*[[John Glasgow Kerr]], noted physician and medical missionary; founder of the first hospital for the insane in [[China]]
*[[Thomas Kirker]], [[List of governors of Ohio|2nd Governor of Ohio]].
*[[John P. Leedom]], United States congressman from Ohio and [[Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives]]
*[[Philip Lewis Sr.]], an early pioneer of Adams County and a prominent politician.
*[[McCann brothers#Daniel McCann|Daniel McCann]], sold the eagle [[Old Abe]] to the [[8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment]]
*[[William H. Reddick]], received the [[Medal of Honor]] for service in the [[33rd Ohio Infantry Regiment|33rd Ohio Infantry]].
*[[Jack Roush]], founder, CEO, and co-owner of [[Roush Fenway Racing]]

==See also==
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Adams County, Ohio]]
*[[List of counties in Ohio]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{official website|1=https://www.adamscountyoh.gov/|2=Adams County Government website}}
*[http://www.adamscountytravel.org Adams County Travel and Visitors Bureau]
*[http://adamsco.lib.oh.us Adams County Public Library] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203170709/http://adamsco.lib.oh.us/ |date=December 3, 2019 }}

{{Geographic Location
|Centre    = Adams County, Ohio
|North     = [[Highland County, Ohio|Highland County]]
|Northeast = [[Pike County, Ohio|Pike County]]
|East      = [[Scioto County, Ohio|Scioto County]]
|Southeast = 
|South     = [[Lewis County, Kentucky]]
|Southwest = [[Mason County, Kentucky]]
|West      = [[Brown County, Ohio|Brown County]]
|Northwest = 
}}

{{Adams County, Ohio}}
{{Ohio}}
{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:Adams County, Ohio| ]]
[[Category:Appalachian Ohio]]
[[Category:Ohio counties on the Ohio River]]
[[Category:1797 establishments in the Northwest Territory]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1797]]