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Adams County, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 39°52′N 77°13′W / 39.87°N 77.22°W / 39.87; -77.22
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Adams County
County
Adams County Courthouse
Adams County Courthouse
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Adams County
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Map of the United States highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°52′N 77°13′W / 39.87°N 77.22°W / 39.87; -77.22
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
FoundedJanuary 22, 1800
Named forJohn Adams, 2nd President of the United States
SeatGettysburg
Largest cityGettysburg
Area
 • Total522 sq mi (1,352 km2)
 • Land520 sq mi (1,347 km2)
 • Water2 sq mi (5 km2)  0.29%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total101,407
 • Density194.27/sq mi (75/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.adamscounty.us

Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,407.[1] Its county seat is Gettysburg.Template:GR The entire county makes up the Gettysburg, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area. 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.

Law and government

Pennsylvania State Senate

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

District Representative Party
91 Dan Moul Republican
193 Will Tallman Republican

United States House of Representatives

District Representative Party
4 Scott Perry Republican

United States Senate

Geography

Eternal Light Peace Memorial at Gettysburg Battlefield

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 522 square miles (1,350 km2), of which 519 square miles (1,340 km2) is land and 3 square miles (7.8 km2) (0.6%) is water.Template:GR The Bourough of Gettysburg is located at the center of Adams County. This county seat community is surrounded on three sides by the Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP). The Eisenhower National Historic Site adjoins GNMP on its southwest edge. Most of Adams County's rural landscapes and its mid-19th century roadway pattern remain intact today. Thirteen historic roadways converge at or near Gettysburg Borough. Two circular rings of towns surround Gettysburg; the first ring is typically found at a distance of about 7 miles (11 km) from Gettysburg. The second ring is found at a distance of 12 to 15 miles (24 km) from the County Seat. This "spokes and wheel" pattern represents one of the few examples of Central Place Theory in the Eastern United States.

The county is in the watershed of the Chesapeake Bay and is drained by the Susquehanna River and Potomac River.

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
180013,172—
181015,15215.0%
182019,37027.8%
183021,37910.4%
184023,0447.8%
185025,98112.7%
186028,0067.8%
187030,3158.2%
188032,4557.1%
189033,4863.2%
190034,4963.0%
191034,319−0.5%
192034,5830.8%
193037,1287.4%
194039,4356.2%
195044,19712.1%
196051,90617.4%
197056,9379.7%
198068,29219.9%
199078,27414.6%
200091,29216.6%
2010101,40711.1%
2012 (est.)101,4820.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[2]
2012 Estimate[1]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2010, there were 101,407 people, 33,652 households, and 24,767 families residing in the county. The population density was 194 people per square mile (75/km²). There were 35,831 housing units at an average density of 69 per square mile (27/km²). 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. 95.0% spoke English and 3.6% Spanish as their first language.

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. Adams County is one of two counties in Pennsylvania where Latter-Day Saints make up 1% of the population.

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, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Adams County:

Boroughs

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.

Education

Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania School Districts

Colleges and universities

Community, Junior and Technical Colleges

Public School Districts

The 498 school districts of Pennsylvania, that have high schools, were ranked for student academic achievement as demonstrated by three years of math, reading, writing and science PSSA results by the.[3]

Charter Schools

  • Gettysburg Montessori Charter School – Gettysburg (K-6)
  • Vida Charter School – Gettysburg (K-6)

Private Schools

As reported by Pennsylvania Department of Education April 2012.

  • Adams County Christian Academy – Gettysburg
  • Annunciation BVM School – McSherrystown
  • Delone Catholic High School – McSherrystown
  • Forest Lane Mennonite School – Gettysburg
  • Freedom Christian School – Gettysburg
  • Gettysburg SDA Church School – Gettysburg
  • Immaculate Conception BVM School – New Oxford
  • Independent Baptist Day School - Biglerville
  • JIL Christian School – Biglerville
  • Littlestown Christian Academy – Littlestown
  • Oxford Christian Academy - New Oxford
  • Paradise School - Abbottstown
  • Sacred Heart School – Hanover
  • St Francis Xavier School – Gettysburg
  • St James Child Care Center - Gettysburg
  • St Joseph Academy Preschool - McSherrystown

Intermediate Unit

Lincoln Intermediate Unit (IU#12) region includes: Adams County, Franklin County and York County. The agency offers school districts, home schooled students and private schools many services including: Special education services, combined purchasing, and instructional technology services. It runs Summer Academy which offers both art and academic strands designed to meet the individual needs of gifted, talented and high achieving students. Additional services include: Curriculum Mapping, Professional Development for school employees, Adult Education, Nonpublic School Services, Business Services, Migrant & ESL (English as a Second Language), Instructional Services, Special Education, Management Services, and Technology Services. It also provides a GED program to adults who want to earn a high school diploma and literacy programs. The Lincoln Intermediate Unit is governed by a 13 member Board of Directors, each a member of a local school board from the 25 school districts. Board members are elected by school directors of all 25 school districts for three-year terms that begin July 1.[4] There are 29 intermediate units in Pennsylvania. They are funded by school districts, state and federal program specific funding and grants. IUs do not have the power to tax.

Transportation

Air transportation

There are currently no scheduled commercial flights into Adams County, and travel is limited to general aviation airfields. The nearest airports with regular commercial service are in Hagerstown, Maryland (Hagerstown Regional Airport), Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Harrisburg International Airport), and Lancaster, Pennsylvania (Lancaster Airport).

Bus transportation

Public bus service in Adams County is available through the Adams County Transit Authority.

Roads

U.S. Route 15 enters Adams County, Pennsylvania south of Gettysburg. Business Route 15 (Emmitsburg Road) goes through Gettysburg, while US 15 bypasses the borough. The bypass continues to York Springs. US 15 then leaves Adams County and passes through Dillsburg in York County.

Pennsylvania Highway System

Notable people

Recreation

There is one Pennsylvania state park in Adams County.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  2. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  3. ^ Pittsburgh Business Times (April 6, 2012). "Statewide School District Rankings". {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 website accessed April 2010
  5. ^ a b c Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607–1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 1963.
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