Adams County Map, Pennsylvania

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Adams County, Pennsylvania

Adams County sits in south-central Pennsylvania, right on the Maryland border. It has a lot of history packed into its rolling hills and farmland.
Gettysburg, the county seat, was the site of a major Civil War battle. You can still visit the battlefield today. As such, the town is also filled with museums, historic sites, and guided tours.
Apples are big business here. In fact, the county produces tons of them each year. It’s beautiful in the fall when the orchards are full of ripe fruit. The Appalachian Trail cuts through part of the county too. Lots of hikers stop in the small towns to resupply.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Adams County |
County Seat | Gettysburg |
Population | Approximately 104,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Gettysburg, Littlestown, New Oxford, Fairfield, Bonneauville, McSherrystown, Biglerville |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 15, U.S. Highway 30, State Highway 94, State Highway 116 |
FIPS Code | 42-001 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 522 square miles (519 sq mi land, 3 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Cumberland County (North), York County (East), Carroll County, Maryland (Southeast), Frederick County, Maryland (Southwest), Franklin County (West) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
State | Pennsylvania |
Coordinates | 39°52’N, 77°13’W |
Etymology | Named after President John Adams |
Major Landmarks | Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Adams County Historical Society |
Website | Adams County Website |
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