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Town in New York, United States

1802Established

4,973Population

42.4 sq miArea

619 ftElevation

Adams is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. Named after President John Adams, the town had a population of 5,143 at the 2010 census. The town contains a village also named Adams. The village and town are south of Watertown.

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September 14–20, 2026·New York · NY

In the local news, South Jefferson High School (Adams, NY) Softball (MaxPreps), Schedule - South Jefferson Spartans (Adams, NY) Girls Basketball 26-27 (MaxPreps), and Schedule - South Jefferson Spartans (Adams, NY) Basketball 26-27 (MaxPreps).

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Laura N.

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Looking to start a weekend running group

Easy pace, a few miles, all levels welcome. Reply if you'd want to join — figuring out a meetup spot.

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Aisha C.

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Sunset over Adams last night

Caught this from the ridge on my walk. Had to share — one of those skies that makes you stop.

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