Adel, Missouri facts for kids

Adel is a small place in Mercer County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially part of a city or town.

History

Adel had a post office that opened in 1874. This post office helped people send and receive mail for about 30 years, closing down in 1904. It's a bit of a mystery why this community was named "Adel," as the reason isn't known today.