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Aden, Illinois
Aden, Illinois is located in Illinois
Aden, Illinois
Aden, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Aden, Illinois is located in the United States
Aden, Illinois
Aden, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Hamilton
Elevation
400 ft (100 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 618
GNIS feature ID 422386

Aden is a small, quiet place in Hamilton County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

Aden is located about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of a place called Mill Shoals. It's a peaceful spot in the countryside of southern Illinois.

Discovering Aden's Past

How Aden Got Its Name

Aden has an interesting history with two different names! It was first known as Lower Hills. Imagine a small settlement nestled among some gentle hills.

When the Post Office Arrived

A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. It's a very important part of any community. The first post office in Lower Hills was opened in 1875. This helped people living there connect with others.

From Lower Hills to Aden

Years later, in 1894, the post office's name was changed. It went from Lower Hills to Aden. This new name then became the official name for the entire community.

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