Adams County was established by the Iowa state legislature in 1851 and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams, or his son, the sixth President, John Quincy Adams (sources differ). The county was finally organized and separated from Pottawattamie County on March 12, 1853. Its original size was later reduced by the creation of Montgomery and Union counties.The town of Quincy served as the first county seat, though in 1872, that distinction was moved to its present location of Corning.Today, Adams County is home to over 4,000 residents and boasts miles of scenic rolling hills and a variety of economic, retail and recreational opportunities throughout the year.
Originally named Walters, the town of Carbon got a new name after coal was discovered in the area in the 1850s. Coal mining continued as an important industry through the early 20th century.
Located in Quincy Township, just north of the intersection of Iowa Highway 148 and US Highway 34, the city of Corning is the county seat of Adams County.
The first land purchase near present-day Nodaway was made by James Harlow in 1854. It was one of the stops on the popular Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
The town of Prescott is home to nearly 250 residents as well as The Kline Museum – a collection of restored farm machinery, family heirlooms and community memorabilia.
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