Adamsville, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Adamsville, Utah
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 Adamsville, Utah
Location in Utah
Adamsville, Utah
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Beaver |
| Settled | May 1, 1862 |
| Founded by | David B. Adams |
| Elevation | 5,528 ft (1,685 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84731
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1425050 |
Adamsville is a small, unincorporated community located in Beaver County, Utah, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 179 | — | |
| 1880 | 192 | 7.3% | |
| 1890 | 125 | −34.9% | |
| 1900 | 127 | 1.6% | |
| 1910 | 145 | 14.2% | |
| 1920 | 126 | −13.1% | |
| 1930 | 121 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 98 | −19.0% | |
| 1950 | 50 | −49.0% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
Where is Adamsville?
Adamsville is found in the eastern part of Beaver County, Utah. It sits at the western edge of the Beaver Valley. The community is nestled at the base of the Mineral Mountains.
It is located just northeast of Minersville Reservoir. The Beaver River flows along its northern side. About 5 miles (8 km) to the east, across Utah State Route 21, is the village of Greenville. The larger city of Beaver is about 9 miles (14 km) further east.
A Look at Adamsville's Past
Adamsville was first settled in the spring of 1862. A man named David B. Adams and three other families started farms along the Beaver River. This is how the community got its name.
In 1866, the people living in Adamsville had to move temporarily. They went to Greenville for safety. This was during a time known as the Black Hawk War. Even with this move, the community continued to grow.
In 1867, the town area was officially mapped out. It was then formally named Adamsville. A year later, in 1868, the community built a meetinghouse. This building was used for community gatherings. It also served as the local school until around 1920. A post office was opened in Adamsville on April 10, 1868. Before being called Adamsville, the community had other names like Beaver Creek Iron Works and Wales.
