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Adams County

Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,613. The county seat is at Ritzville, and its largest city is Othello. The county was formed out of Whitman County in November 1883 and is named after John Adams, the second President of the United States. Adams County's two most populous cities are Ritzville and Othello. Ritzville is located in the northeastern corner of the county at the junction of I-90 and US 395, making it a popular stop for travelers. Ritzville is an hour's drive from Spokane. Othello is located in the southwestern panhandle of the county.

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Reference data (Census of Governments 2022)

Census ID (PID6): 194179
FIPS state: 53
FIPS county: 001
FIPS place: 99001
Census record name: COUNTY OF ADAMS
Mailing address: 210 W BROADWAY AVE, RITZVILLE 99169