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Adrian, Minnesota
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Location of Adrian, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Nobles |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,552 ft (473 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,194 |
| • Density | 1,021.39/sq mi (394.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56110
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-00262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393884 |
Adrian is a small city located in Nobles County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a friendly place with a population of about 1,200 people, based on the 2020 census.
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Geography of Adrian
Adrian is a city that covers about 1.11 square miles (2.87 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its city limits.
Major Roads in Adrian
You can reach Adrian using these important highways:
Interstate 90: A major highway that runs east to west across the United States.
Minnesota State Highway 91: A state highway that helps connect Adrian to other parts of Minnesota.
Nobles County Road 35: A local road important for getting around Nobles County.
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Adrian's Population History
Adrian's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the city during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 193 | — | |
| 1890 | 671 | 247.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,258 | 87.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,112 | −11.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,087 | −2.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,000 | −8.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,066 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,115 | 4.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,215 | 9.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,350 | 11.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,336 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,141 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,234 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,209 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,194 | −1.2% | |
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Adrian's Population in 2010
In 2010, Adrian had 1,209 people living in 491 households. About 29% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in Adrian was about 42.6 years old.
History of Adrian
Adrian was founded because of the St. Paul and Dakota Railroad Company. This company was a part of the larger Sioux City and St. Paul Railroad. In May 1876, a railroad employee named O.D. Brown planned out the town. The railroad tracks arrived in August of that same year. The official town map was created on August 28 and recorded on October 4.
How Adrian Got Its Name
The railroad company named the city after Adrian Iselin. He was a major investor in the Sioux City and St. Paul Railroad. A copy of a painting of Iselin's wife, Eleanora O'Donnell Iselin, can be seen in Adrian City Hall. This painting was created by the famous artist John Singer Sargent.
The Railroad Era in Adrian
Adrian grew a lot thanks to John Ireland. He was a bishop in the St. Paul Roman Catholic Diocese. He encouraged Catholic families from eastern cities to move to Minnesota. He even used his own money to buy land near Adrian. He then sold this land to the new families. In 1877, he bought 20,000 acres (about 81 square kilometers) of land. Seven months later, he bought another 35,000 acres (about 142 square kilometers).
By 1877, Adrian was already shipping 100,000 bushels of grain from its train station. The town's population grew to 193 people by 1880. By 1882, about 250 Catholic families lived in the area. The town continued to grow, reaching 671 people in 1890 and 1,258 in 1900. After 1900, Adrian's growth slowed down. Some of the train business moved to nearby towns like Ellsworth, Lismore, and Wilmont. In 1893, Adrian tried to become the county seat of Nobles County, but it didn't happen.
St. Adrian Catholic Church
The first St. Adrian Catholic Church was built in 1877. Sadly, this building burned down on Christmas Eve in 1899. The people of Adrian quickly worked together to build a new church. The current St. Adrian Church was finished in 1901. This church, along with the Hotel Slade, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical buildings.
The Interstate Highway Era
On November 4, 1967, a new section of Interstate Highway 90 opened near Adrian. Before this, the main highway, U.S. Highway 16, went right through the middle of town. When Interstate 90 opened, most of the east-west traffic started using the new highway. This change helped Adrian keep its small-town feel.
Notable People from Adrian
- Cedric Adams: He was a very popular radio personality and TV broadcaster from the 1930s to the 1950s. He also wrote a daily newspaper column in the Twin Cities. He was known as "The Great Mellow Voice of the Midwest." He was added to the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2002.
- Lloyd Voss: He was a talented football player. In 1964, he was chosen by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL draft. He was part of a Vince Lombardi-coached Packers team that won a Super Bowl. He also played as a defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers for six years. He was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 1966.
See also
In Spanish: Adrian (Minnesota) para niños
