Adams County
IDGenWeb

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Adams County IDGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of Adams county ancestors.

Are you familiar with the area? Do you have a family tree connection to the area? Please consider contributing your pieces of Adams County family history. Corrections, updates, and additions to this site are always welcome. Our combined efforts can make this a great site for all who visit!

County Coordinator: YOU? Adams County IDGenWeb is AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION.
If you are interested in helping, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Temporary County Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com

State Coordinator: Kerry Hairston kerry.hairston@gmail.com

COUNTY FORMATION

Adams County was created in 1911 from a portion Washington County. It was named in honor of John Adams, the 2nd US President. It has 1,376 square miles of mountains, forests, rivers, high desert, and is bordered on the west by Hells Canyon. Historically, Council Valley was a meeting place for the Nez Perce and Shoshoni Native American Tribes.

The county seat is Council.


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This page was last updated 09/03/2023