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Adrian, Illinois
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 Adrian, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Adrian, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Hancock County |
| Township | Rock Creek Township |
| Elevation | 213 m (699 ft) |
| ZIP code |
62318
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| GNIS feature ID | 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. A post office was in operation in Adrian from 1870 until 1992.
Geography
Adrian is located at 40°31′15″N 91°10′02″W / 40.52083°N 91.16722°W at an elevation of 699 feet.
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