Profile for Adams, Massachusetts, MA

Adams is on the Hoosic River

Once a Quaker settlement. Cotton mills once played an important role in the local economy

Lime mined here was used to build Harvard Medical School

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 32. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 3.7 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Susan B. Anthony, suffragist

Local festivals include:

• Adams Fair - Aug. 3-5, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Natural Bridge State Park, Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

Historic sites and museums: Western Gateway Heritage State Park

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was on par with the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Adams

Cemeteries (21)

Colleges (2)

Communities (9)

Hotels (9)

Libraries (9)

Museums (4)

Parks (3)

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7% of Adams residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Adams ancestry & family history guide.

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• Berkshire County Ancestry forum
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• Ancestry.com - MA data
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Adams was $18,572, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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16% of Adams residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Adams festival dates:

• Adams Fair - Aug. 3-5, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Adams, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $345.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $865.

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The average commute time for Adams workers is 22 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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