James W. Adams of Southville, Kentucky was a carpenter, builder, and designer in south central Shelby County, Kentucky.
A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Carriss's Feed Store, built in 1915, at KY 55 and KY 44, Southville, Kentucky (Adams,James W.), NRHP-listedCarriss's Store, KY 714 and KY 53, Southville, Kentucky (Adams,James W.), NRHP-listedGray House, Zaring Mill Rd., .3 mi. S of Locust Grove Rd., Shelbyville, Kentucky (Adams,James W.), NRHP-listedDr. William Morris Office and House, KY 53, Southville, Kentucky (Adams,James W.), NRHP-listed 