Adamsville, Michigan Explained

Official Name:Adamsville, Michigan
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Michigan#USA
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Label:Adamsville
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Michigan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Michigan
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Cass
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Ontwa
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:−5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:−4
Elevation M:250
Elevation Ft:820
Coordinates:41.7853°N -85.9939°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code(s)
Postal Code:49112
Area Code:269
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:619836[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial

Adamsville is an unincorporated community in Ontwa Township within Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan.[1]

History

Originally named Adamsport, the town was established in 1832. In 1838 it merged with Sage's Mill, a populated place on the other side of a creek.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Book: Romig, Walter . 1986 . Michigan Place Names . Detroit . . 978-0-8143-1838-6 . Google Books . 10–11.