Adams County, Illinois: The First 200 Years 1825-2025 Bicentennial Edition

For two centuries, Adams County, Illinois, has become a center for both agriculture and business, beautiful homes and rich traditions right alongside the Mississippi River. It’s a county filled with folks known for hard work, steadfast faith, and family values.

To celebrate our county’s upcoming 200th anniversary in 2025, the Adams County Bicentennial Committee, led by chairman Chuck Scholz, is proud to announce a new comprehensive historical book of the county, its people, and its communities, highlighted by hundreds of photographs representing all eras and aspects of local Adams County history.