Adams County, PA

Headnote
ADAMS COUNTY, south part of Pennsylvania, about 20 miles in length, 18 in width, and contains 360 square miles. The surface is extremely diversified by hill and dale, and the soil fertile and well-watered. Courts are held at Gettysburgh, the chief town. Pop. in 1820, 19,681; in 1830, 21, 379; in 1840, 23,044; in 1850, 25,981. (Fanning's, 1853)
    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Abbottstown, PA City or Town
    Berwick, PA City or Town
    Butler Township, PA City or Town
    Gettysburg, PA City or Town
    Heidlersburg, PA City or Town
    Hunterstown, PA City or Town
    Littlestown, PA City or Town
    Menallen Township, PA City or Town
    New Oxford, PA City or Town
    York Springs, PA City or Town
    York Sulphur Springs, PA City or Town
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