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EspañolADAMS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
'Adams County' is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the population was 91,292. It was created on January 22, 1800 from part of York County and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams. Its county seat is Gettysburg6.
Law and government
Pennsylvania State Senate
★ Terry Punt, Republican, Pennsylvania's 33rd Senatorial District
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives
★ Dan Moul, Republican, Pennsylvania's 91st Representative District
★ Steven R. Nickol, Republican, Pennsylvania's 193rd Representative District
United States House of Representatives
★ Todd Platts, Republican, Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,351 km² (522 mi²). 1,347 km² (520 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.29%) is water.
Adjacent counties
★ Cumberland County (north)
★ York County (east)
★ Carroll County, Maryland (southeast)
★ Frederick County, Maryland (southwest)
★ Franklin County (west)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 91,292 people, 33,652 households, and 24,767 families residing in the county. The population density was 68/km² (176/mi²). There were 35,831 housing units at an average density of 27/km² (69/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.39% White, 1.21% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.71% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 3.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 42.7% were of German, 14.1% American, 8.5% Irish and 7.1% English ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 33,652 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.40% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.90% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.
Municipalities
Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, , and, in at most two cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Adams County:
Boroughs
★ Abbottstown
★ Arendtsville
★ Bendersville
★ Biglerville
★ Bonneauville
★ Carroll Valley
★ East Berlin
★ Fairfield
★ Gettysburg
★ Littlestown
★ McSherrystown
★ New Oxford
★ York Springs
Townships
Census-designated places
Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data, but are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
★ Bendersville Station-Aspers ★ Cashtown-McKnightstown ★ Hampton | ★ Lake Heritage ★ Lake Meade | ★ Midway ★ Orrtanna |
Education
Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania School Districts
Colleges and universities
★ Gettysburg College
★ Lutheran Theological Seminary
Community, Junior and Technical Colleges
★ Harrisburg Area Community College
Public School Districts
★ Bermudian Springs School District
★ Conewago Valley School District
★ Fairfield Area School District
★ Gettysburg Area School District
★ Littlestown Area School District
★ Upper Adams School District
Notable residents
★ Joel Funk Asper, born in Adams County, United States Congressman from Missouri[1]
★ Henry Roelif Brinkerhoff (1787-1844), born in Adams County, United States Congressman
★ Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower; their retirement home outside Gettysburg is preserved as Eisenhower National Historic Site.
★ Alpha Jefferson Kynett, (1829-1899), born in Adams County, noted Methodist clergyman and leader of the temperance movement.
Recreation
There is one Pennsylvania state park in Adams County.
★ Caledonia State Park is named for an iron furnace that was owned by Thaddeus Stevens. Part of this park is in neighboring Franklin County. It is just off U.S. Route 30 between Chambersburg and Gettysburg.
References
★ 1. Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896, , , , Marquis Who's Who, ,
External links
★ Adams County Government & Politics
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