Communities
The county seat is West Union, a welcoming small town that serves as the center of local government and community life. Other villages and towns include Peebles, Seaman, Winchester, and Manchester, each offering a glimpse of the county’s rural charm. Adams County is home to one of Ohio’s largest Amish communities, particularly in the Wheat Ridge area, where handmade goods, bakeries, and farm markets draw visitors year-round. Its landscape features forested hills, winding creeks, and fertile farmland, with the Ohio River defining its southern boundary.