Adams County, county in Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 102,742 inhabitants. The county was created 224 years ago in 1800. Its county seat is Gettysburg.
There are 23 city/town in Adams County, PA. The largest city of Adams County is Whitehall with a population of 27,919. Other cities include, Hampton population 18,119, Hilltown population 16,031, Marshall population 9,869, Gettysburg population 7,708
Nestled in the rolling hills of south central Pennsylvania, Adams County exudes charm, history, and natural beauty. The county seat of Gettysburg provides a lively hub filled with shops, eateries, and history centered around its Civil War ties.
Small towns like New Oxford, Abbottstown, and Bonneauville retain old-fashioned vibes with quaint downtowns surrounded by picturesque farmland. Scenic communities like Carroll Valley and East Berlin border mountains and state parks.
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Michaux State Forest and the Appalachian Trail, which winds through the county's mountainous landscapes. Fruit orchards and wineries dot scenic rural byways, part of the agricultural abundance of "Fruit Belt of Pennsylvania."
From reenactments at Gettysburg to the apple harvest season, Adams County's unique events and festivals celebrate its heritage. With its ideal blend of history, natural scenery, and small town living, Adams County provides an unforgettable taste of life in south central Pennsylvania.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Abbottstown | Borough of Pennsylvania | 1,024 |
Arendtsville | Borough of Pennsylvania | 956 |
Bendersville | Borough of Pennsylvania | 646 |
Biglerville | Borough of Pennsylvania | 1,214 |
Bonneauville | Borough of Pennsylvania | 1,837 |
Bridgeport | Borough of Pennsylvania | 4,565 |
Carroll Valley | Borough of Pennsylvania | 3,930 |
East Berlin | Borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States | 1,542 |
Fairfield | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States | 516 |
Gettysburg | Borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U. | 7,708 |
Hampton | Census designated place | 18,119 |
Hilltown | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania | 16,031 |
Lake Heritage | Census-designated place in Adams County, Pennsylvania | 1,333 |
Lake Meade | Census designated place | 2,563 |
Latimore | Township of Pennsylvania | 2,696 |
Littlestown | Borough of Pennsylvania | 4,498 |
Marshall | Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania | 9,869 |
McSherrystown | Borough of Pennsylvania | 3,080 |
Midway | Census-designated place in Adams County, Pennsylvania | 869 |
Mount Pleasant | Borough in Pennsylvania | 4,186 |
New Oxford | City in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America | 1,808 |
Whitehall | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania | 27,919 |
York Springs | Borough of Pennsylvania | 775 |