Established 13 Mar 1885, organized on 17 April 1907 by official proclamation of Gov. John Burke from the southern portion of Hettinger County. Named for John Quincy Adams (1848-1919), General Land and Townsite Agent for Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul RR., whose main line to the Pacific Coast was built through southwestern North Dakota during 1906-1907. Distant relative of President of same name.
Government organized: April 24, 1907.
County Seat: Hettinger, 1907 to present.
Area 989 square miles.
2000 population -- 2593.

Articles:

• Palma (Torgerud) Halverson

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