Elizabeth Sparks Adams (December 12, 1911 – 2007) was an American historian.

She served for 54 years on the Michigan Historical Commission, making her the longest-serving public official in Michigan history, and the first woman president of the commission.

[1] Adams was born on December 12, 1911, in Romeo, Michigan.

Adams was elected a Justice of the Peace in Waterford seven years after marrying Donald Adams, and in 1954 was elected to the Waterford Township Board of Education for two terms, later serving as president of the board for two years.

She served on the Michigan Historical Commission for 54 years after her appointment by Murray Van Wagoner on March 20, 1941.