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{{Short description|County in North Dakota, United States}}
{{Distinguish|Adams, North Dakota}}
{{Distinguish|Adams, North Dakota}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Adams County
| county = Adams County
| state = North Dakota
| state = North Dakota
| ex image = Adams County Courthouse (North Dakota).jpg
| ex image = Adams County Courthouse (North Dakota).jpg
| ex image size = 220px
| ex image size = 220px
| ex image cap = Postcard. [[Adams County Courthouse (North Dakota)|Adams County Courthouse]] in [[Hettinger, North Dakota|Hettinger]]
| ex image cap = Postcard. [[Adams County Courthouse (North Dakota)|Adams County Courthouse]] in [[Hettinger, North Dakota|Hettinger]]
| founded = April 17, 1907 (created)<br />April 24, 1907 (organized)
| founded = April 17, 1907 (created)<br />April 24, 1907 (organized)
| seat wl = Hettinger
| seat wl = Hettinger
| largest city = Hettinger
| largest city = Hettinger
| area_total_sq_mi = 989
| area_total_sq_mi = 989
| area_land_sq_mi = 988
| area_land_sq_mi = 988
| area_water_sq_mi = 1.1
| area_water_sq_mi = 1.1
| area percentage = 0.1
| area percentage = 0.1
| population_as_of = 2010
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 2343
| population_total = 2200
| pop_est_as_of = 2019
| pop_est_as_of = 2022
| population_est = 2216
| population_est = 2115 {{loss}}
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| density_sq_mi = auto
| time zone = Mountain
| time zone = Mountain
| web = https://www.adamscountynd.com/
| web =
| district = At-large
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}}
'''Adams County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[North Dakota]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census]], the population was 2,343.<ref name=QF>{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/38/38001.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=October 31, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607020404/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/38/38001.html|archivedate=June 7, 2011}}</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Hettinger, North Dakota|Hettinger]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|archivedate=May 31, 2011}}</ref> The county was created on April 17, 1907, and organized one week later.<ref>{{cite book|last=North Dakota Secretary of State|first=|authorlink=North Dakota Secretary of State|title=North Dakota Blue Book|publisher=North Dakota Secretary of State|year=1995|location=Bismarck|pages=446}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies|work=Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The [[Newberry Library]]|date=2006|accessdate=February 1, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History|title=County History|work=North Dakota.gov|publisher=The State of North Dakota|accessdate=February 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202151843/http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History|archive-date=February 2, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> It was named for [[John Quincy Adams (1848–1919)|John Quincy Adams]] (1848–1919), a railroad official for the [[Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad|Milwaukee Road Railroad]] and distant relative of sixth [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[John Quincy Adams]] (1767–1848).<ref>{{Cite book|author=Wick, Douglas A.|title=North Dakota Place Names|publisher=Hedemarken Collectibles|isbn=0-9620968-0-6|pages= 217}}</ref><ref>[http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History County History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202151843/http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History |date=February 2, 2015 }}, State of North Dakota</ref>
'''Adams County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[North Dakota]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 2,200.<ref name="QF">{{Cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/adamscountynorthdakota/PST045222 |access-date=April 5, 2023 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Hettinger, North Dakota|Hettinger]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created on April 17, 1907, and organized one week later.<ref>{{Cite book |last=North Dakota Secretary of State |author-link=North Dakota Secretary of State |title=North Dakota Blue Book |publisher=North Dakota Secretary of State |year=1995 |location=Bismarck |pages=446}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2006 |title=Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies |url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402202102/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm |archive-date=April 2, 2018 |access-date=February 1, 2015 |website=Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries |publisher=The [[Newberry Library]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=County History |url=http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202151843/http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History |archive-date=February 2, 2015 |access-date=February 1, 2015 |website=North Dakota.gov |publisher=The State of North Dakota}}</ref> It was named for [[John Quincy Adams (1848–1919)|John Quincy Adams]] (1848–1919), a railroad official for the [[Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad|Milwaukee Road Railroad]] and distant relative of sixth [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[John Quincy Adams]] (1767–1848).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Wick, Douglas A. |title=North Dakota Place Names |publisher=Hedemarken Collectibles |isbn=0-9620968-0-6 |pages=217}}</ref><ref>[http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History County History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202151843/http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History |date=February 2, 2015 }}, State of North Dakota</ref> In 1923, Adams County was the site of one of the deadliest tornadoes in North Dakota's recorded history.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Jackson |first=William |title=North Dakota Tornadoes Twisters & Cyclones |date=2024 |publisher=Valley Star Publications |year=2024 |isbn=979-8-89480-378-4 |location=Dickinson, ND |publication-date=2024 |pages=23}}</ref> The "Adams County Twister' killed eight people and injured 20.<ref name=":0" />


==Geography==
==Geography==
Adams County lies on the south line of North Dakota. Its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of the state of [[South Dakota]]. Its terrain consists of semi-arid low rolling hills.<ref name=ACND>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Adams+County,+ND/@46.1139905,-102.7777529,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x532924cfda861c3d:0x2f185f1451541c67!8m2!3d46.0594591!4d-102.5179098 ''Adams County ND'' Google Maps (accessed 13 February 2019)]</ref> Its terrain generally slopes eastward, and its highest point is on its upper west boundary line, at 3,002' (915m) ASL.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |title="Find an Altitude" Adams County ND - Google Maps (accessed 13 February 2019) |access-date=February 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521043409/https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |archive-date=May 21, 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The county has a total area of {{convert|989|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|988|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|1.1|sqmi}} (0.1%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129045530/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 29, 2015|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=January 27, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref>
Adams County lies on the south line of North Dakota. Its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of the state of [[South Dakota]]. Its terrain consists of semi-arid low rolling hills.<ref name="ACND">[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Adams+County,+ND/@46.1139905,-102.7777529,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x532924cfda861c3d:0x2f185f1451541c67!8m2!3d46.0594591!4d-102.5179098 ''Adams County ND'' Google Maps (accessed February 13, 2019)]</ref> Its terrain generally slopes eastward, and its highest point is on its upper west boundary line, at {{convert|3,002|ft|m|abbr=on}} ASL.<ref>{{Cite web |title="Find an Altitude" Adams County ND - Google Maps (accessed February 13, 2019) |url=https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521043409/https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |archive-date=May 21, 2019 |access-date=February 13, 2019}}</ref> The county has a total area of {{convert|989|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|988|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|1.1|sqmi}} (0.1%) is water.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129045530/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt |archive-date=January 29, 2015 |access-date=January 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
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* [[Hettinger County, North Dakota|Hettinger County]] – north
* [[Hettinger County, North Dakota|Hettinger County]] – north
* [[Grant County, North Dakota|Grant County]] – northeast
* [[Grant County, North Dakota|Grant County]] – northeast
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* [[Bowman County, North Dakota|Bowman County]] – west
* [[Bowman County, North Dakota|Bowman County]] – west
* [[Slope County, North Dakota|Slope County]] – northwest
* [[Slope County, North Dakota|Slope County]] – northwest
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===Major highways===
===Major highways===
* [[Image:US 12.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 12]]
* [[Image:US 12.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 12 in North Dakota|U.S. Highway 12]]
* [[Image:North Dakota 8.svg|20px]] [[North Dakota Highway 8]]
* [[Image:ND-8 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 8]]
* [[Image:North Dakota 22.svg|20px]] [[North Dakota Highway 22]]
* [[Image:ND-22 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 22]]


===Protected areas<ref name=ACND/>===
===Protected areas===
* North Lemmon Lake State Game Management Area
* North Lemmon Lake State Game Management Area
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===Lakes<ref name=ACND/>===
===Lakes===
* North Lemmon Lake
* North Lemmon Lake
* Mirror Lake
* Mirror Lake
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{Cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html |access-date=April 5, 2023}}</ref>
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|footnote=US Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=US Decennial Census|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=January 27, 2015}}</ref><br>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=January 27, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nd190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=US Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|accessdate=January 27, 2015}}</ref><br>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=US Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|accessdate=January 27, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2019<ref name=QF/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=January 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1790-1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=January 27, 2015 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 27, 1995 |editor-last=Forstall |editor-first=Richard L. |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nd190090.txt |access-date=January 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1990-2000<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2, 2001 |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |access-date=January 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name="QF" />
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===2000 census===
===2020 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2020, there were 2,200 people.
As of the [[2000 United States Census]] there were 2,593 people, 1,121 households, and 725 families in the county. The [[population density]] was 2.6 people per square mile (1.0/km²). There were 1,416 housing units at an average density of 1.4 per square mile (0.6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.50% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.54% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.15% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.12% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.35% from two or more races. 0.27% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 40.6% were of [[german people|German]], 27.9% [[norwegian people|Norwegian]] and 5.6% [[english people|English]] ancestry.

There were 1,121 households out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85.

The county population contained 23.2% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,079, and the median income for a family was $34,306. Males had a median income of $23,073 versus $18,714 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $18,425. About 8.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 2,343 people, 1,098 households, and 658 families in the county.<ref name=DC>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US38001|title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data|accessdate=March 14, 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213031840/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US38001|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|2.4|PD/sqmi}}. There were 1,377 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1.4|/sqmi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US38001|accessdate=March 14, 2016|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213234530/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US38001|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% white, 0.7% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population.<ref name=DC/> In terms of ancestry, 51.8% were [[Germans|German]], 29.9% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 8.0% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 7.4% were [[Swedes|Swedish]], 7.1% were [[English people|English]], 5.4% were [[Russians|Russian]], and 4.6% were [[Americans|American]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US38001|title=Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|accessdate=March 14, 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213031201/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US38001|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 2,343 people, 1,098 households, and 658 families in the county. The population density was {{convert|2.4|PD/sqmi}}. There were 1,377 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1.4|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units&nbsp;}}. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% white, 0.7% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 51.8% were [[Germans|German]], 29.9% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 8.0% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 7.4% were [[Swedes|Swedish]], 7.1% were [[English people|English]], 5.4% were [[Russians|Russian]], and 4.6% were [[Americans|American]].


Of the 1,098 households, 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.1% were non-families, and 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.69. The median age was 49.5 years.<ref name=DC/>
Of the 1,098 households, 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.1% were non-families, and 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.69. The median age was 49.5 years.


The median income for a household in the county was $35,966 and the median income for a family was $50,227. Males had a median income of $31,290 versus $25,145 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,118. About 5.7% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US38001|title=Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|accessdate=March 14, 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213032719/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US38001|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The median income for a household in the county was $35,966 and the median income for a family was $50,227. Males had a median income of $31,290 versus $25,145 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,118. About 5.7% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.


===Population by decade===
===Population by decade===
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===Cities===
===Cities===
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* [[Bucyrus, North Dakota|Bucyrus]]
* [[Bucyrus, North Dakota|Bucyrus]]
* [[Haynes, North Dakota|Haynes]]
* [[Haynes, North Dakota|Haynes]]
* [[Hettinger, North Dakota|Hettinger]] (county seat)
* [[Hettinger, North Dakota|Hettinger]] (county seat)
* [[Reeder, North Dakota|Reeder]]
* [[Reeder, North Dakota|Reeder]]
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===Unincorporated communities===
===Unincorporated communities===
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===Townships===
===Townships===
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* [[Beisigl Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Beisigl]]
* [[Beisigl Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Beisigl]]
* [[Bucyrus Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Bucyrus]]
* [[Bucyrus Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Bucyrus]]
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* [[Taylor Butte Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Taylor Butte]]
* [[Taylor Butte Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Taylor Butte]]
* [[Wolf Butte Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Wolf Butte]]
* [[Wolf Butte Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Wolf Butte]]
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===Unorganized territories===
===Unorganized territories===
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* [[Central Adams, North Dakota|Central Adams]]
* [[Central Adams, North Dakota|Central Adams]]
* [[East Adams, North Dakota|East Adams]]
* [[East Adams, North Dakota|East Adams]]
* [[Holden, North Dakota|Holden]]<ref>[http://www2.census.gov/plmap/pl_blk/st38_NorthDakota/c38001_Adams/PB38001_005.pdf Holden Unorganized Territory consists of the boundaries of the former Holden Township.]</ref>
* [[Holden, North Dakota|Holden]]<ref>[http://www2.census.gov/plmap/pl_blk/st38_NorthDakota/c38001_Adams/PB38001_005.pdf Holden Unorganized Territory consists of the boundaries of the former Holden Township.]</ref>
* [[West Adams, North Dakota|West Adams]]
* [[West Adams, North Dakota|West Adams]]
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===Defunct townships===
===Defunct townships===
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* [[Spring Butte Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Spring Butte]]
* [[Spring Butte Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Spring Butte]]
* [[Whetstone Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Whetstone]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041001053602/http://www.census.gov/popest/geographic/boundary_changes/ Whetstone Township disorganized and became part of West Adams Unorganized Territory January 1, 2006.]</ref>
* [[Whetstone Township, Adams County, North Dakota|Whetstone]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041001053602/http://www.census.gov/popest/geographic/boundary_changes/ Whetstone Township disorganized and became part of West Adams Unorganized Territory January 1, 2006.]</ref>
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==Politics==
==Politics==
Adams County voters have been reliably Republican for decades. In only two national elections since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.
Adams County voters have been reliably Republican for decades. In only two national elections since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.
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{{PresRow|2004|Republican|915|353|23|North Dakota}}
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{{PresRow|2000|Republican|826|286|48|North Dakota}}
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{{PresRow|1992|Republican|647|469|510|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''74.6%''' ''909''
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|1,018|708|11|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|17.7% ''216''
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|1,343|530|27|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.6% ''93''
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|1,334|470|137|North Dakota}}
|-
{{PresRow|1976|Democratic|940|959|38|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 2012|2012]]'''
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|1,177|665|33|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''71.4%''' ''918''
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|1,020|641|120|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|25.5% ''328''
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|877|1,010|1|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.1% ''40''
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|1,232|832|0|North Dakota}}
|-
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|1,338|723|2|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 2008|2008]]'''
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|1,561|633|19|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''62.0%''' ''788''
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|908|753|119|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|34.2% ''435''
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|966|668|14|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.8% ''48''
{{PresRow|1940|Republican|1,231|837|27|North Dakota}}
|-
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|746|1,321|337|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 2004|2004]]'''
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|915|1,514|177|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''70.9%''' ''915''
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|1,590|644|16|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|27.3% ''353''
{{PresRow|1924|Progressive|776|106|1,046|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''23''
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|1,377|347|44|North Dakota}}
|-
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|469|532|74|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 2000|2000]]'''
{{PresRow|1912|Progressive|205|249|395|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''71.2%''' ''826''
{{PresFoot|1908|Republican|577|201|41|North Dakota}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|24.7% ''286''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.1% ''48''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 1996|1996]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''49.9%''' ''575''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.8% ''366''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|18.3% ''211''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 1992|1992]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''39.8%''' ''647''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|28.8% ''469''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|31.4% ''510''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 1988|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.6%''' ''1,018''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.8% ''708''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.6% ''11''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 1984|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''70.7%''' ''1,343''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|27.9% ''530''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.4% ''27''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 1980|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''68.7%''' ''1,334''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|24.2% ''470''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.1% ''137''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 1976|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|48.5% ''940''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''49.5%''' ''959''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.0% ''38''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 1972|1972]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''62.8%''' ''1,177''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.5% ''665''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''33''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 1968|1968]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''57.3%''' ''1,020''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.0% ''641''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.7% ''120''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 1964|1964]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|46.5% ''877''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''53.5%''' ''1,010''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.1% ''1''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in North Dakota, 1960|1960]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.7%''' ''1,232''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.3% ''832''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1956 United States presidential election|1956]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''64.9%''' ''1,338''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.1% ''723''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.1% ''2''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1952 United States presidential election|1952]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''70.5%''' ''1,561''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|28.6% ''633''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.9% ''19''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1948 United States presidential election|1948]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''51.0%''' ''908''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|42.3% ''753''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.7% ''119''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1944 United States presidential election|1944]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.6%''' ''966''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.5% ''668''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.9% ''14''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1940 United States presidential election|1940]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.8%''' ''1,231''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.0% ''837''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.3% ''27''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1936 United States presidential election|1936]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|31.0% ''746''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''55.0%''' ''1,321''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|14.0% ''337''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1932 United States presidential election|1932]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|35.1% ''915''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''58.1%''' ''1,514''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.8% ''177''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1928 United States presidential election|1928]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''70.7%''' ''1,590''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|28.6% ''644''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.7% ''16''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Progressive}}|'''[[1924 United States presidential election|1924]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|40.3% ''776''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|5.5% ''106''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|'''54.3%''' ''1,046''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1920 United States presidential election|1920]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''77.9%''' ''1,377''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|19.6% ''347''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.5% ''44''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1916 United States presidential election|1916]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.6% ''469''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''49.5%''' ''532''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.9% ''74''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Progressive}}|'''[[1912 United States presidential election|1912]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|24.2% ''205''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|29.3% ''249''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|'''46.5%''' ''395''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1908 United States presidential election|1908]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''70.5%''' ''577''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|24.5% ''201''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.0% ''41''
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==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist|30em}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|Adams County (North Dakota)}}
{{Wikivoyage|Adams County (North Dakota)}}
* [https://www.adamscountynd.com/ Adams County official website]
* [http://www.newberry.org/ahcbp/state_index.html Atlas of Historical County Boundaries]
* [http://www.newberry.org/ahcbp/state_index.html Atlas of Historical County Boundaries] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100707122759/http://www.newberry.org/ahcbp/state_index.html |date=July 7, 2010 }}
* [http://www.historicmapworks.com/Atlas/US/19838/Adams+County+1968/ Official 1968 Adams County, North Dakota Farm & Ranch Directory] Directory Service Company Provided by Farm and Home, 1968
* [http://www.historicmapworks.com/Atlas/US/19838/Adams+County+1968/ Official 1968 Adams County, North Dakota Farm & Ranch Directory] Directory Service Company Provided by Farm and Home, 1968
* [https://www.dot.nd.gov/docs/maps/base-maps/counties/Adams.pdf Adams County map], ''North Dakota DOT''
* [https://www.dot.nd.gov/docs/maps/base-maps/counties/Adams.pdf Adams County map], ''North Dakota DOT''
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|Northwest = [[Slope County, North Dakota|Slope County]]
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[[Category:Adams County, North Dakota| ]]
[[Category:Adams County, North Dakota| ]]

Latest revision as of 00:46, 24 November 2024

Not to be confused with Adams, North Dakota.

Adams County
County
Postcard. Adams County Courthouse in Hettinger
Postcard. Adams County Courthouse in Hettinger
Map of North Dakota highlighting Adams County
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°05′N 102°32′W / 46.09°N 102.53°W / 46.09; -102.53
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedApril 17, 1907 (created)
April 24, 1907 (organized)
SeatHettinger
Largest cityHettinger
Area
 • Total
989 sq mi (2,560 km2)
 • Land988 sq mi (2,560 km2)
 • Water1.1 sq mi (3 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,200
 • Estimate 
(2022)
2,115 Decrease
 • Density2.2/sq mi (0.86/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.adamscountynd.com

Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,200.[1] The county seat is Hettinger.[2] The county was created on April 17, 1907, and organized one week later.[3][4][5] It was named for John Quincy Adams (1848–1919), a railroad official for the Milwaukee Road Railroad and distant relative of sixth U.S. President John Quincy Adams (1767–1848).[6][7] In 1923, Adams County was the site of one of the deadliest tornadoes in North Dakota's recorded history.[8] The "Adams County Twister' killed eight people and injured 20.[8]

Geography

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Adams County lies on the south line of North Dakota. Its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of the state of South Dakota. Its terrain consists of semi-arid low rolling hills.[9] Its terrain generally slopes eastward, and its highest point is on its upper west boundary line, at 3,002 ft (915 m) ASL.[10] The county has a total area of 989 square miles (2,560 km2), of which 988 square miles (2,560 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) (0.1%) is water.[11]

Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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Protected areas

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  • North Lemmon Lake State Game Management Area

[9]

Lakes

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  • North Lemmon Lake
  • Mirror Lake

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19105,407—
19205,5933.4%
19306,34313.4%
19404,664−26.5%
19504,9105.3%
19604,449−9.4%
19703,832−13.9%
19803,584−6.5%
19903,174−11.4%
20002,593−18.3%
20102,343−9.6%
20202,200−6.1%
2022 (est.)2,115[12]−3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
1790-1960[14] 1900-1990[15]
1990-2000[16] 2010-2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the census of 2020, there were 2,200 people.

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 2,343 people, 1,098 households, and 658 families in the county. The population density was 2.4 inhabitants per square mile (0.93/km2). There were 1,377 housing units at an average density of 1.4 units per square mile (0.54/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% white, 0.7% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 51.8% were German, 29.9% were Norwegian, 8.0% were Irish, 7.4% were Swedish, 7.1% were English, 5.4% were Russian, and 4.6% were American.

Of the 1,098 households, 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.1% were non-families, and 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.69. The median age was 49.5 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,966 and the median income for a family was $50,227. Males had a median income of $31,290 versus $25,145 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,118. About 5.7% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Population by decade

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Communities

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Detailed map of Adams County

Cities

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Unincorporated communities

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Ghost towns

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Townships

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Unorganized territories

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Defunct townships

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Politics

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Adams County voters have been reliably Republican for decades. In only two national elections since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

United States presidential election results for Adams County, North Dakota[19]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 962 80.10% 215 17.90% 24 2.00%
2020 981 77.30% 258 20.33% 30 2.36%
2016 909 74.63% 216 17.73% 93 7.64%
2012 918 71.38% 328 25.51% 40 3.11%
2008 788 62.00% 435 34.23% 48 3.78%
2004 915 70.88% 353 27.34% 23 1.78%
2000 826 71.21% 286 24.66% 48 4.14%
1996 575 49.91% 366 31.77% 211 18.32%
1992 647 39.79% 469 28.84% 510 31.37%
1988 1,018 58.61% 708 40.76% 11 0.63%
1984 1,343 70.68% 530 27.89% 27 1.42%
1980 1,334 68.73% 470 24.21% 137 7.06%
1976 940 48.53% 959 49.51% 38 1.96%
1972 1,177 62.77% 665 35.47% 33 1.76%
1968 1,020 57.27% 641 35.99% 120 6.74%
1964 877 46.45% 1,010 53.50% 1 0.05%
1960 1,232 59.69% 832 40.31% 0 0.00%
1956 1,338 64.86% 723 35.05% 2 0.10%
1952 1,561 70.54% 633 28.60% 19 0.86%
1948 908 51.01% 753 42.30% 119 6.69%
1944 966 58.62% 668 40.53% 14 0.85%
1940 1,231 58.76% 837 39.95% 27 1.29%
1936 746 31.03% 1,321 54.95% 337 14.02%
1932 915 35.11% 1,514 58.10% 177 6.79%
1928 1,590 70.67% 644 28.62% 16 0.71%
1924 776 40.25% 106 5.50% 1,046 54.25%
1920 1,377 77.88% 347 19.63% 44 2.49%
1916 469 43.63% 532 49.49% 74 6.88%
1912 205 24.15% 249 29.33% 395 46.53%
1908 577 70.45% 201 24.54% 41 5.01%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  17. ^ Holden Unorganized Territory consists of the boundaries of the former Holden Township.
  18. ^ Whetstone Township disorganized and became part of West Adams Unorganized Territory January 1, 2006.
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46°05′N 102°32′W / 46.09°N 102.53°W / 46.09; -102.53

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