Adams County, County in southern Nebraska, United States
Adams County stretches across 564 square miles of fertile plains with Hastings serving as the administrative center of the region.
The county formed in 1867 received its name from John Adams, the second president of the United States, and gained official organization in 1871.
The communities of Ayr, Holstein, Juniata, Kenesaw, Prosser, Roseland, and Trumbull contribute to the county's agricultural and small-town character.
Major transportation routes include U.S. Highways 6, 34, 281, and Nebraska Highway 74, connecting residents to regional economic centers.
Adams County uses the prefix 14 in Nebraska's vehicle registration system, reflecting its position in vehicle ownership rankings from 1922.
Location: Nebraska
Inception: 1871
Capital city: Hastings
Shares border with: Hall County, Webster County, Kearney County, Clay County, Buffalo County, Hamilton County
Website: http://adamscounty.org
GPS coordinates: 40.52000,-98.50000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:24
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