Adams County, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Adams County is a county
in the U.S. state
of Pennsylvania
. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,407. It was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County
and named in honor of the second President of the United States
, John Adams
. Its county seat
is Gettysburg
.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau
, the county has a total area of 522 square miles (1,352 km²), of which 520 square miles (1,346.8 km²) is land and 2 square miles (5.2 km²) (0.29%) is water. The Bourough of Gettysburg is located at the center of Adams County. This county seat community is surrounded on three sides by the Gettysburg National Military Park
(GNMP). The Eisenhower National Historic Site
adjoins GNMP on its southwest edge. Most of Adams County's rural landscapes and its mid-19th century roadway pattern remain intact today. Thirteen historic roadways converge at or near Gettysburg Borough. Two circular rings of towns surround Gettysburg; the first ring is typically found at a distance of about 7 miles (11.3 km) form Gettysburg. The second ring is found at a distance of 12 to 15 miles (24.1 km) from the County Seat. This "spokes and wheel" pattern represents one of the few examples of Central Place Theory
in the Eastern United States.
The county is in the watershed of the Chesapeake Bay
and is drained by the Susquehanna River
and Potomac River
.
National protected area
of 2010, there were 101,407 people, 33,652 households, and 24,767 families residing in the county. The population density
was 194 people per square mile (75/km²). There were 35,831 housing units at an average density of 69 per square mile (27/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.39% White
, 1.21% Black
or African American
, 0.20% Native American
, 0.49% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 1.71% from other races
, and 0.97% from two or more races. 3.64% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 42.7% were of German, 14.1% American, 8.5% Irish
and 7.1% English
ancestry according to Census 2000. 95.0% spoke English and 3.6% Spanish
as their first language.
There were 33,652 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.40% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.90% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.
s are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau
for the purposes of compiling demographic data, but are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
The 498 school districts of Pennsylvania, that have high schools, were ranked for student academic achievement as demonstrated by three years of math and reading PSSA results by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2008.
(IU#12) region includes: Adams County, Franklin County
and York County
. The agency offers school districts, home schooled students and private schools many services including: Special education services, combined purchasing, and instructional technology services. It runs Summer Academy which offers both art and academic strands designed to meet the individual needs of gifted, talented and high achieving students. Additional services include: Curriculum Mapping, Professional Development for school employees, Adult Education, Nonpublic School Services, Business Services, Migrant & ESL (English as a Second Language), Instructional Services, Special Education, Management Services, and Technology Services. It also provides a GED
program to adults who want to earn a high school diploma and literacy programs. The Lincoln Intermediate Unit is governed by a 13 member Board of Directors, each a member of a local school board from the 25 school districts. Board members are elected by school directors of all 25 school districts for three-year terms that begin July 1st. There are 29 intermediate units in Pennsylvania. They are funded by school districts, state and federal program specific funding and grants. IUs do not have the power to tax.
.
enters Adams County, Pennsylvania
south of Gettysburg
. Business Route 15 (Emmitsburg Road) goes through Gettysburg, while US 15 bypasses the borough. The bypass continues to York Springs
. US 15 then leaves Adams County and passes through Dillsburg
in York County.
County (United States)
In the United States, a county is a geographic subdivision of a state , usually assigned some governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 of the 50 states; Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. Parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,407. It was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County
York County, Pennsylvania
York County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 434,972. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania....
and named in honor of the second President of the United States
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
, John Adams
John Adams
John Adams was an American lawyer, statesman, diplomat and political theorist. A leading champion of independence in 1776, he was the second President of the United States...
. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Gettysburg
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is a borough that is the county seat, part of the Gettysburg Battlefield, and the eponym for the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. The town hosts visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park and has 3 institutions of higher learning: Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg College, and...
.
Pennsylvania State Senate
- Richard AllowayRichard AllowayRichard "Rich" Alloway II is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. He was elected to fill the seat of retiring senator Terry Punt.-External links:* official PA Senate website* official campaign website...
, RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, Pennsylvania's 33rd Senatorial District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Dan Moul Dan Moul Dan Moul is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 91st District and was elected in 2006.Prior to elective office, Moul attended New Oxford High School and earned a degree in finance at York College in 1980. He also worked in sales and supervision at Utz Quality... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
| 193 | Will Tallman Will Tallman Will Tallman is an American politician and current member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.-Early career:Upon graduation from the Wisconsin School of Electronics, Tallman wrote technical manuals for Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven. Tallman later worked in several computer, engineering,... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
United States House of Representatives
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district includes all of Adams and York Counties, and parts of Cumberland County. Republican Todd Russell Platts has represented the district since 2001... |
Todd Platts | Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
United States Senate
- Pat ToomeyPat ToomeyPatrick Joseph "Pat" Toomey, Sr. is the junior United States Senator for Pennsylvania and a member of the Republican Party. Previously, Toomey served as a U.S. Representative for three terms, but did not seek a fourth in compliance with a pledge he had made while running for office in 1998...
, RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... - Bob Casey Jr., DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Geography
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the county has a total area of 522 square miles (1,352 km²), of which 520 square miles (1,346.8 km²) is land and 2 square miles (5.2 km²) (0.29%) is water. The Bourough of Gettysburg is located at the center of Adams County. This county seat community is surrounded on three sides by the Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Military Park
The Gettysburg National Military Park is an administrative unit of the National Park Service's northeast region and a subunit of federal properties of Adams County, Pennsylvania, with the same name, including the Gettysburg National Cemetery...
(GNMP). The Eisenhower National Historic Site
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Eisenhower National Historic Site was the home and farm of General and President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the farm served as a weekend retreat for the President and a meeting...
adjoins GNMP on its southwest edge. Most of Adams County's rural landscapes and its mid-19th century roadway pattern remain intact today. Thirteen historic roadways converge at or near Gettysburg Borough. Two circular rings of towns surround Gettysburg; the first ring is typically found at a distance of about 7 miles (11.3 km) form Gettysburg. The second ring is found at a distance of 12 to 15 miles (24.1 km) from the County Seat. This "spokes and wheel" pattern represents one of the few examples of Central Place Theory
Central Place Theory
Central place theory is a geographical theory that seeks to explain the number, size and location of human settlements in an urban system. The theory was created by the German geographer Walter Christaller, who asserted that settlements simply functioned as 'central places' providing services to...
in the Eastern United States.
The county is in the watershed of the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It lies off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay's drainage basin covers in the District of Columbia and parts of six states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West...
and is drained by the Susquehanna River
Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
and Potomac River
Potomac River
The Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States. The river is approximately long, with a drainage area of about 14,700 square miles...
.
Adjacent counties
- Cumberland CountyCumberland County, PennsylvaniaCumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is one of three counties comprising the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 235,406.-History:...
(north) - York CountyYork County, PennsylvaniaYork County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 434,972. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania....
(east) - Carroll County, MarylandCarroll County, MarylandCarroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 167,134. It was named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton , signer of the American Declaration of Independence. Its county seat is Westminster....
(southeast) - Frederick County, MarylandFrederick County, MarylandFrederick County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 233,385....
(southwest) - Franklin CountyFranklin County, PennsylvaniaAs of the census of 2000, there were 129,313 people, 50,633 households, and 36,405 families residing in the county. The population density was 168 people per square mile . There were 53,803 housing units at an average density of 70 per square mile...
(west)
National protected areaProtected areaProtected areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognised natural, ecological and/or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the enabling laws of each country or the regulations of the international...
s
- Eisenhower National Historic SiteEisenhower National Historic SiteEisenhower National Historic Site was the home and farm of General and President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the farm served as a weekend retreat for the President and a meeting...
- Gettysburg National Military ParkGettysburg National Military ParkThe Gettysburg National Military Park is an administrative unit of the National Park Service's northeast region and a subunit of federal properties of Adams County, Pennsylvania, with the same name, including the Gettysburg National Cemetery...
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2010, there were 101,407 people, 33,652 households, and 24,767 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 194 people per square mile (75/km²). There were 35,831 housing units at an average density of 69 per square mile (27/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.39% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.21% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.20% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.49% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.71% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.97% from two or more races. 3.64% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 42.7% were of German, 14.1% American, 8.5% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
and 7.1% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
ancestry according to Census 2000. 95.0% spoke English and 3.6% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
as their first language.
There were 33,652 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.40% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.90% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.
Municipalities
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Adams County:Boroughs
- AbbottstownAbbottstown, PennsylvaniaAbbottstown is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1011 at the 2010 census.-History:Abbottstown is named for John Abbott, who founded it in 1753.In 1950 Abbottstown had a population of 538.-Geography:...
- ArendtsvilleArendtsville, PennsylvaniaArendtsville is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough lies on Pennsylvania Route 234 and it is well known for its annual Apple Harvest Festival in the fall...
- BendersvilleBendersville, PennsylvaniaBendersville is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 641 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bendersville is located at ....
- BiglervilleBiglerville, PennsylvaniaBiglerville is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,200 at the 2010 census. The National Apple Museum is located on West Hanover St...
- BonneauvilleBonneauville, PennsylvaniaBonneauville is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,800 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bonneauville is located at ....
- Carroll ValleyCarroll Valley, PennsylvaniaCarroll Valley is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,876 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Carroll Valley is located at ....
- East BerlinEast Berlin, PennsylvaniaEast Berlin is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,521 at the 2010 census. East Berlin is served by the Bermudian Springs School District....
- FairfieldFairfield, PennsylvaniaFairfield is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 486 at the 2000 census.-History:During the Gettysburg Campaign in the American Civil War, the Battle of Fairfield played an important role in securing the Fairfield pass and the Hagerstown Road, enabling Robert E...
- GettysburgGettysburg, PennsylvaniaGettysburg is a borough that is the county seat, part of the Gettysburg Battlefield, and the eponym for the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. The town hosts visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park and has 3 institutions of higher learning: Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg College, and...
- LittlestownLittlestown, PennsylvaniaLittlestown is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,434 at the 2010 census.Originally laid out by Peter Klein in 1760, the town was first named "Petersburg". German settlers in the area came to call the town "Kleine Stedtle"...
- McSherrystownMcSherrystown, PennsylvaniaMcSherrystown is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,038 as of the 2010 census.The headquarters of the popular Teddy Bear manufacturer Boyds Bears as well as the oldest operating family-run cigar manufacturer in the U.S. , F.X...
- New OxfordNew Oxford, PennsylvaniaNew Oxford is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,783 at the 2010 census. Within New Oxford there are several large manufacturing plants...
- York SpringsYork Springs, PennsylvaniaYork Springs is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 574 at the 2000 census. York Springs is served by the Bermudian Springs School District .-History:...
Townships
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Hamilton Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania Hamilton Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,044 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... Highland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania Created in 1863 from parts of Hamiltonban, Cumberland, and Franklin Townships, Highland Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States... Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania Huntington Township is a rural township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,369 at the 2010 census.The currently serving township supervisors are David Boyer , Roger Sowers , and Ronald Zepp.... Liberty Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania Liberty Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,063 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.2 square miles , of which, 16.2 square miles of it is land and 0.06%... Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania Menallen Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,974 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.8 square miles , of which, 42.8 square miles of it is land and... |
Mount Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania Mount Joy Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,232 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.1 square miles , of which, 25.9 square miles of it is land and... Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania Mount Pleasant Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 4,420.-Geography:... Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania Tyrone Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,273 at the 2000 census.It was named after County Tyrone in Ireland.-Geography:... Union Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania Union Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,989 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 17.5 square miles , of which, 17.5 square miles of it is land and... |
Census-designated places
Census-designated placeCensus-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
s are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
for the purposes of compiling demographic data, but are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
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Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania Lake Heritage is an unincorporated census-designated place in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,333 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lake Heritage is located at .... Lake Meade, Pennsylvania Lake Meade is an unincorporated census-designated place in Latimore and Reading Townships, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,563 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lake Meade is located at .... |
Midway, Adams County, Pennsylvania Midway is an unincorporated census-designated place in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,125 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Midway is located at .... Orrtanna, Pennsylvania Orrtanna is a census-designated place in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 173 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Orrtanna is located at .... |
Education
Colleges and universities
- Gettysburg CollegeGettysburg CollegeGettysburg College is a private four-year liberal arts college founded in 1832, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States, adjacent to the famous battlefield. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the Bullets. Gettysburg College has about 2,700 students, with roughly equal numbers of men and women...
- Lutheran Theological SeminaryLutheran Theological Seminary at GettysburgThe Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg is America's oldest Lutheran seminary and a site of 1863 Battle of Gettysburg military engagements.-History:...
Public School Districts
- Bermudian Springs School DistrictBermudian Springs School DistrictThe Bermudian Springs School District is a small, rural, public school district created in 1970. Bermudian Springs School District encompasses approximately 75 square miles. The district includes the Boroughs of East Berlin and York Springs, as well as the village of Idaville, Huntington Township,...
– ranked 289th - Conewago Valley School DistrictConewago Valley School DistrictThe Conewago Valley School District is a small, rural public school district. Conewago Valley School District encompasses approximately 73 square miles...
– ranked 330th - Fairfield Area School DistrictFairfield Area School DistrictFairfield Area School District is a small, rural, public school district. It serves Fairfield, Pennsylvania, USA and covers the boroughs of Fairfield and Carroll Valley as well as Hamiltonban Township and Liberty Township. Fairfield Area School District encompasses approximately 61 square miles....
– ranked 410th - Gettysburg Area School DistrictGettysburg Area School DistrictThe Gettysburg Area School District is a mid sized, public school district which serves students in a area of Adams County, Pennsylvania which includes Gettysburg Borough, as well as Cumberland, Freedom, Highland, Franklin and parts of Mt. Joy and Straban Townships. According to 2000 federal...
– ranked 318th - Littlestown Area School DistrictLittlestown Area School DistrictLittlestown Area School District is a midsized, rural, public school district. It serves Littlestown and neighboring areas in Adams County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 50 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident...
– ranked 280th - Upper Adams School DistrictUpper Adams School DistrictThe Upper Adams School District is a small, rural public school district serving parts of Adams County, Pennsylvania. The boroughs of Bendersville, Biglerville, Arendtsville and the townships of Tyrone, Butler, and Menallen are located within district boundaries. Upper Adams School District...
– ranked 272nd
The 498 school districts of Pennsylvania, that have high schools, were ranked for student academic achievement as demonstrated by three years of math and reading PSSA results by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2008.
Private Schools
As reported by Pennsylvania Department of Education April 2010.- Adams County Christian Academy – Gettysburg
- Annunciation BVM School – McSherrystown
- Delone Catholic High School – McSherrystown
- Forest Lane Mennonite School – Gettysburg
- Freedom Christian School – Gettysburg
- Gettysburg SDA Church School – Gettysburg
- Immaculate Conception BVM School – New Oxford
- JIL Christian School – Biglerville
- Littlestown Christian Academy – Littlestown
- Sacred Heart School – Hanover
- St Francis Xavier School – Gettysburg
Intermediate Unit
Lincoln Intermediate UnitIntermediate Unit
In Pennsylvania, Intermediate Units are regional educational service agencies, established by the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Intermediate Units serve a given geographic area's educational needs and function as a step of organization above that of a public school district, but below that of the...
(IU#12) region includes: Adams County, Franklin County
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 129,313 people, 50,633 households, and 36,405 families residing in the county. The population density was 168 people per square mile . There were 53,803 housing units at an average density of 70 per square mile...
and York County
York County, Pennsylvania
York County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 434,972. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania....
. The agency offers school districts, home schooled students and private schools many services including: Special education services, combined purchasing, and instructional technology services. It runs Summer Academy which offers both art and academic strands designed to meet the individual needs of gifted, talented and high achieving students. Additional services include: Curriculum Mapping, Professional Development for school employees, Adult Education, Nonpublic School Services, Business Services, Migrant & ESL (English as a Second Language), Instructional Services, Special Education, Management Services, and Technology Services. It also provides a GED
GED
General Educational Development tests are a group of five subject tests which, when passed, certify that the taker has American or Canadian high school-level academic skills...
program to adults who want to earn a high school diploma and literacy programs. The Lincoln Intermediate Unit is governed by a 13 member Board of Directors, each a member of a local school board from the 25 school districts. Board members are elected by school directors of all 25 school districts for three-year terms that begin July 1st. There are 29 intermediate units in Pennsylvania. They are funded by school districts, state and federal program specific funding and grants. IUs do not have the power to tax.
Bus transportation
Public bus service in Adams County is available through the Adams County Transit AuthorityAdams County Transit Authority
Adams County Transit Authority is a is a regional public transportation agency that operates bus service in the Adams County, Pennsylvania....
.
US Highway System
U.S. Route 15U.S. Route 15
U.S. Route 15 is a -long United States highway, designated along South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. The route is signed north–south, from U.S. Route 17 Alternate in Walterboro, South Carolina to Interstate 86 and NY 17 in Painted Post, New York.US...
enters Adams County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
south of Gettysburg
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is a borough that is the county seat, part of the Gettysburg Battlefield, and the eponym for the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. The town hosts visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park and has 3 institutions of higher learning: Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg College, and...
. Business Route 15 (Emmitsburg Road) goes through Gettysburg, while US 15 bypasses the borough. The bypass continues to York Springs
York Springs, Pennsylvania
York Springs is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 574 at the 2000 census. York Springs is served by the Bermudian Springs School District .-History:...
. US 15 then leaves Adams County and passes through Dillsburg
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania
Dillsburg is a borough adjacent to Carroll Township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,563 as of the 2010 census.-Geography:Dillsburg is surrounded by Carroll Township in northwestern York County, Pennsylvania...
in York County.
- U.S. Route 30U.S. Route 30U.S. Route 30 is an east–west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country. It is the third longest U.S. route, after U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 6. The western end of the highway is at Astoria, Oregon; the...
, the historic Lincoln HighwayLincoln HighwayThe Lincoln Highway was the first road across the United States of America.Conceived and promoted by entrepreneur Carl G. Fisher, the Lincoln Highway spanned coast-to-coast from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, originally through 13 states: New York, New Jersey,...
passes through Adams County.
Pennsylvania Highway System
- Pennsylvania Route 234Pennsylvania Route 234Pennsylvania Route 234 is an long state highway located in Adams and York counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at US 30 in Franklin Township. The eastern terminus is at PA 462 in West York...
- Pennsylvania Route 116Pennsylvania Route 116Pennsylvania Route 116 is an east–west route located in southern Pennsylvania. The route begins at Pennsylvania Route 16 in Carroll Valley north of the Pennsylvania-Maryland state line. It passes through the historic Civil War town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in Adams County, intersecting U.S...
- Pennsylvania Route 134Pennsylvania Route 134Pennsylvania Route 134 , also called Taneytown Road, is a north–south, two-lane state highway in Pennsylvania. It runs in Cumberland and Mount Joy townships from Gettysburg to the Mason-Dixon Line...
- Pennsylvania Route 97
- Pennsylvania Route 94Pennsylvania Route 94Pennsylvania Route 94 is a 29 mile long north–south state highway located in southern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at the Mason-Dixon Line, where PA 94 continues into Maryland as Maryland Route 30...
- Pennsylvania Route 34Pennsylvania Route 34Pennsylvania Route 34 is a long state route located in southern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 15 Business in Gettysburg. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15 south of Liverpool....
Notable people
- Joel Funk AsperJoel Funk AsperJoel Funk Asper was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, Asper moved to Ohio with his parents, who settled in Trumbull County in 1827....
, born in Adams County, United States Congressman from MissouriMissouriMissouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It... - Henry Roelif Brinkerhoff (1787–1844), born in Adams County, United States Congressman
- Dwight D. EisenhowerDwight D. EisenhowerDwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army...
and Mamie EisenhowerMamie EisenhowerMamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower was the wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and First Lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961.-Early life:...
; their retirement home outside Gettysburg is preserved as Eisenhower National Historic SiteEisenhower National Historic SiteEisenhower National Historic Site was the home and farm of General and President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the farm served as a weekend retreat for the President and a meeting...
. - Alpha Jefferson Kynett, (1829–1899), born in Adams County, noted Methodist clergyman and leader of the temperance movementTemperance movementA temperance movement is a social movement urging reduced use of alcoholic beverages. Temperance movements may criticize excessive alcohol use, promote complete abstinence , or pressure the government to enact anti-alcohol legislation or complete prohibition of alcohol.-Temperance movement by...
. - Eddie PlankEddie PlankEdward Stewart Plank , nicknamed "Gettysburg Eddie", was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He is the first left-handed pitcher to win 200 games and then 300 games, and now ranks third in all-time wins among left-handers with 326 career victories and first all-time in career shutouts by a...
(1875–1926), Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player, pitcher. Third winningest left-handed pitcher of all time. Baseball Hall of Fame induction 1946. - John StudebakerJohn StudebakerJohn Mohler Studebaker was the German-American co-founder and later executive of what would become the Studebaker Corporation automobile company...
(1833–1917) was the American co-founder and later executive of what would become the Studebaker Corporation automobile company. He was the third son of the founding Studebaker family and played a key role in the growth of the company during his years as president, from 1868 until his death in 1917. - David DayDavid Day (missionary)David A. Day was a Lutheran missionary who worked in Liberia from 1874 until shortly before his death in 1897. Born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, his early life was filled with hardship...
(1854–1897), American Lutheran missionary to LiberiaLiberiaLiberia , officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d'Ivoire on the east. Liberia's coastline is composed of mostly mangrove forests while the more sparsely populated inland consists of forests that open...
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Recreation
There is one Pennsylvania state park in Adams County.- Caledonia State ParkCaledonia State ParkCaledonia State Park is a Pennsylvania state park in Greene Township, Franklin County and Franklin Township, Adams County in Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is named for an iron furnace, Caledonia Furnace, that was owned by Thaddeus Stevens beginning in 1837. Today the park is known...
is named for an iron furnace that was owned by Thaddeus StevensThaddeus StevensThaddeus Stevens , of Pennsylvania, was a Republican leader and one of the most powerful members of the United States House of Representatives...
. Part of this park is in neighboring Franklin County. It is just off U.S. Route 30U.S. Route 30U.S. Route 30 is an east–west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country. It is the third longest U.S. route, after U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 6. The western end of the highway is at Astoria, Oregon; the...
between ChambersburgChambersburg, PennsylvaniaChambersburg is a borough in the South Central region of Pennsylvania, United States. It is miles north of Maryland and the Mason-Dixon line and southwest of Harrisburg in the Cumberland Valley, which is part of the Great Appalachian Valley. Chambersburg is the county seat of Franklin County...
and GettysburgGettysburg, PennsylvaniaGettysburg is a borough that is the county seat, part of the Gettysburg Battlefield, and the eponym for the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. The town hosts visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park and has 3 institutions of higher learning: Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg College, and...
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See also
- List of municipal authorities in Adams County, Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Adams County, PennsylvaniaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Adams County, PennsylvaniaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Adams County, Pennsylvania.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States...