Adams County

English

Etymology

Named after Alva Adams (Colorado), John Adams, 2nd president (Idaho, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington), John Quincy Adams, 6th president (Illinois, Indiana), either John Adams or John Quincy Adams (Iowa, Wisconsin), and John Quincy Adams, a railroad official (North Dakota).

Proper noun

Adams County

  1. One of 64 counties in Colorado, United States. County seat: Brighton.
  2. One of 44 counties in Idaho, United States. County seat: Council.
  3. One of 102 counties in Illinois, United States. County seat: Quincy.
  4. One of 92 counties in Indiana, United States. County seat: Decatur.
  5. One of 99 counties in Iowa, United States. County seat: Corning.
  6. One of 82 counties in Mississippi, United States. County seat: Natchez.
  7. One of 93 counties in Nebraska, United States. County seat: Hastings.
  8. One of 53 counties in North Dakota, United States. County seat: Hettinger.
  9. One of 88 counties in Ohio, United States. County seat: West Union.
  10. One of 67 counties in Pennsylvania, United States. County seat: Gettysburg.
  11. One of 39 counties in Washington, United States. County seat: Ritzville.
  12. One of 72 counties in Wisconsin, United States. County seat: Friendship.

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