Adams County
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Adams County, the 26th county formed in the state of Idaho, was established on March 3, 1911, with its county seat at Council. It was named for John Adams, the second President of the United States. The Council Valley was a meeting place for the Nez Perce and Shoshoni Indian tribes.
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County Statistics:
County Seat: Council
Population: 3,520 (2009 estimate)
Adams County website
Borders: Gem, Idaho, Valley and Washington counties; Oregon
Interesting Facts:
At nearly 8,000 feet, Hells Canyon is considered America's deepest gorge. It is ten miles wide and is 7,993 feet at its deepest point.
What To See And Do:
1915 Adams County Courthouse: The Adams County Historic Preservation Commission is working to convert this historic building to a community cultural center. It has been used for play performances, and renovation work continues.
Council Valley Museum: The museum is open from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Interesting exhibits include a magazine written by Meadows Valley High School students in 1945 and other historic documents and artifacts.
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: This area showcases over 650,000 acres of landscape for boating, hiking and horseback riding. Another great way to view the country is on the 225-mile Hells Canyon All American Road/National Scenic Byway
(Sources includes The Idaho Blue Book.)