Adrian, Illinois facts for kids
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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 a small, quiet place in Hancock County, Illinois, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Today, Adrian doesn't have its own post office; mail for Adrian comes from nearby Dallas City.
In Adrian, you can find a large building called a grain elevator, which is used to store crops like corn and soybeans. There's also a business named Chem Gro and several houses where people live. You might also spot an old church building that used to belong to the Disciples of Christ. An old one-room schoolhouse, once used for learning, is now a shed for farm machines.
History of Adrian
Adrian was first planned and settled in the 1870s. It was named after a city in Michigan called Adrian, Michigan. For many years, Adrian had its own post office, which opened in 1870. However, the post office closed its doors in 1992.
Where is Adrian Located?
Adrian is found at specific geographic coordinates: 40 degrees, 31 minutes, 15 seconds North and 91 degrees, 10 minutes, 2 seconds West. This location is about 699 feet (or 213 meters) above sea level.
