Adrian, Illinois Explained

Adrian, Illinois
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Illinois#USA
Pushpin Label:Adrian
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hancock County
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Rock Creek Township
Elevation M:213
Elevation Ft:699
Coordinates:40.5208°N -91.1672°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:62318
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0403362

Adrian is an unincorporated community in Rock Creek Township, Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Adrian no longer has a post office and is now served by Dallas City. It hosts a grain elevator, Chem Gro, and several houses. A former Disciples of Christ Church stands at the west end of the community. The former one-room school at the east end of the community is now a farm machine shed.

History

Adrian was laid out in the 1870s, taking its name from Adrian, Michigan.[1] A post office was in operation in Adrian from 1870 until 1992.[2]

Geography

Adrian is located at at an elevation of 699 feet.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Callary, Edward. Place Names of Illinois. 29 September 2008. University of Illinois Press. 978-0-252-09070-7. 2.
  2. Web site: Hancock County . Jim Forte Postal History . 7 November 2015.