Adamsville, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Adamsville, Arizona
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Adamsville Ghost Town Marker
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pinal |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | N/A |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP codes |
85132
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
Adamsville was a small town in Pinal County, Arizona. It was once a busy farming community. But by the 1920s, it became a ghost town, meaning almost everyone had left. Adamsville was located near the Gila River, west of Florence, Arizona. It sat at an elevation of about 1,450 feet (442 meters) above sea level.
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The Story of Adamsville
Adamsville was one of the very first towns created in Pinal County, Arizona. It was founded in 1866 by Charles S. Adams, and the town was named after him.
Things got a bit confusing in 1871. A post office was opened in the town, but a political rival of Mr. Adams, Richard McCormick, decided to name it "Sanford." This name honored Captain George B. Sanford of the First U.S. Cavalry.
Even with the new name, local people kept calling the town Adamsville. This caused a lot of confusion! The post office was finally closed in 1876. By 1920, the entire settlement was gone.
What Was Adamsville Like?
- Adamsville, Arizona (Ghost Town)
(National Register of Historic Places)
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Adamsville Water Tower
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Adamsville store.
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Adamsville Water Tanks.
How Many People Lived There?
Adamsville first appeared in the United States Census in 1870. At that time, it was part of Pima County. It had about 400 residents, all of whom were recorded as White.
Adamsville was one of the largest communities in Arizona at that time. It was the fourth largest recorded place in the entire territory.
In 1875, Adamsville became part of the newly formed Pinal County. By the 1880 census, the town was listed as "Sanford." Its population had dropped to just 39 people. This made it one of the smallest communities recorded. After 1880, Adamsville (or Sanford) was no longer listed in the census. This shows how quickly the town faded away.
Images for kids
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Adamsville Water Tower
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Adamsville store
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Adamsville grain storage
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Windmill Farmhouse
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Adamsville A.O.U.W. Cemetery
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Grave of Fred A. Adams (1844–1910)
