Adams County Map, Illinois
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Adams County, Illinois
Adams County sits on the western edge of Illinois, right along the Mississippi River. Quincy is the county seat, which is a mid-sized city with a lot of history.
The county has a mix of rolling hills and flat farmland. It’s pretty diverse with corn and soybeans as the main crops here. You’ll see fields stretching for miles. The Mississippi River shapes life in the county. It’s great for fishing and boating with typical Midwest weather.
The county is named after John Quincy Adams, which was founded back in 1825. Quincy is known for its beautiful old architecture so you’ll see lots of Victorian mansions. The county has a strong German heritage. You can still see it in some of the local traditions.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Adams County |
| County Seat | Quincy |
| Population | Approximately 65,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Quincy, Camp Point, Clayton, Columbus, Coatsburg, Fall Creek, Golden, Liberty, Lima, Loraine, Mendon, Payson, Ursa, and various other unincorporated communities. |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 172, U.S. Highway 24, U.S. Highway 36, Illinois Route 57, Illinois Route 96 |
| FIPS Code | 17-001 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 871 square miles (land: 855 sq mi, water: 16 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Hancock County (North), Brown County (East), Schuyler County (East), Pike County (South), Marion County, Missouri (West), Lewis County, Missouri (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39.9886° N, 91.1875° W |
| Etymology | Named after John Adams, the second President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Villa Kathrine, Quincy Museum, Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design, Siloam Springs State Park |
| Website | Adams County Website |
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