Adams County, Illinois
Adams County is located in western Illinois along the Mississippi River. The county seat is Quincy, a regional center with historic architecture and river commerce heritage.
County Information
- County seat
- Quincy
Courts serving Adams County
- Judicial circuit
- 8th Circuit
- County seat
- Quincy
- Courthouse
- Adams County Courthouse
- Courthouse address
- 521 Vermont Street, Quincy, IL 62301
- Court telephone
- (217) 277-2100
- Chief judge
- Sharon Main
Divisions and services listed for this court: Copier, Court Disability Coordinator, Digital Recording, E-filing Kiosk, Electronic Device Policy, Vending/Other Food, Free Parking, Internet, Language Access, Law Library, Local Rules / Orders, Mobile Devices Allowed, Printer, Public Transportation, Self-Help Center, Waiting Room.
Work and industry in Adams County
- Blessing Hospital — Provides health services
- Quincy Public Schools — Education services
- Titan International — Manufacturing
1,780 business establishments, led by retail trade (252), other services (219), construction (211), accommodation and food services (161), health care and social assistance (158). 2022 County Business Patterns.
Getting to and around Adams County
I-172 · US 24 · US 36 · IL 57 · IL 61 · IL 94 · IL 96 · IL 104 · IL 110 (CKC)
Quincy University · John Wood Community College · Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences · Quincy Senior High School · Quincy Notre Dame High School
About Adams County
- Adams County Fair
- Fall Creek Scenic Park
- Siloam Springs State Park
- John Wood Mansion
Community information compiled from api.census.gov, en.wikipedia.org, illinoiscourts.gov and reviewed 2026-09-10.
Legal Services in Adams County
Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. represents Adams County clients in the following practice areas:
Adams County sits in Illinois's 8th Circuit, and county matters are filed at the Adams County Courthouse.
Contact the Firm
The office is located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Contact an attorney to discuss your Adams County matter.