Adams County

Adams County is an administrative division in southern North Dakota with Hettinger as its county seat. The landscape consists of gently rolling hills in a semi-arid setting, divided into several townships and small communities.

The county was established on April 14, 1907, and named after John Quincy Adams, a railroad official with the Milwaukee Road. Its creation followed the pattern of settlement expansion across the northern Great Plains during that era.

The people here have deep roots in German and Norwegian immigration, which shaped how communities were built and organized. You can see this heritage reflected in local family names and the way neighborhoods developed.

The main roads include US Route 12 and North Dakota Highways 8 and 22, which connect the various townships and towns. These routes make it easy to drive through and explore the different communities within the county.

A severe tornado struck the area in 1923, causing significant damage across multiple communities and leaving a lasting mark on local memory. This storm remains one of the most destructive weather events in the region's history.

Location: North Dakota

Inception: April 14, 1907

Capital city: Hettinger

Shares border with: Hettinger County, Harding County, Perkins County, Grant County, Sioux County, Bowman County, Slope County, Corson County

Website: https://adamscountynd.com

GPS coordinates: 46.09000,-102.53000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01