Adams County, Mississippi
Adams County is a county found in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, 32,297 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Natchez.[2] The county was created on April 2, 1799. It is named for John Adams, the second President of the United States.
Adams County | |
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 Adams County Courthouse in Natchez | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi | |
 Mississippi's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 31°29′N 91°21′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1799 |
| Named for | John Adams |
| Seat | Natchez |
| Largest city | Natchez |
| Area | |
| • Total | 488 sq mi (1,260 km2) |
| • Land | 462 sq mi (1,200 km2) |
| • Water | 25 sq mi (60 km2) 5.2%% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 32,297 |
| • Density | 70/sq mi (30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
Municipalities and communities of Adams County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| Cities | Map of Mississippi highlighting Adams County | |
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