Adrian, Illinois

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 A former Disciples of Christ Church stands at the west end of the community, but is no longer active.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

For other places with similar names, see Adrian.

Adrian, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Adrian is located in Illinois
Adrian
Adrian
Adrian is located in the United States
Adrian
Adrian
Coordinates: 40°31′15″N 91°10′02″W
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyHancock County
TownshipRock Creek Township
Elevation
213 m (699 ft)
ZIP code
62318
GNIS feature ID0403362

History

Adrian was laid out in the 1870s, taking its name from Adrian, Michigan.[1] A post office has been in operation at Adrian since 1870.[2]

Geography

Adrian is located at 40°31′15″N 91°10′02″W at an elevation of 699 feet.

References
  1. Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 2. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  2. "Hancock County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
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