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Welcome to Adrian ...

Adrian is located in Hancock County<1>.

The pronunciation of Adrian: AY-dri-en<2>

While we don't have a date for the founding of Adrian, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was on a map dated 1870.

When the people of Adrian refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Adrianite<3>

Adrian is 690 feet [210 m] above sea level.<4>.

Time Zone: Adrian lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

The ZIP code for Adrian: 62310<5>

Communities Also Named Adrian ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 18 communities that are also named Adrian - they are located in Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio (2), Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and West Virginia.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Adrian.

Communities near Adrian ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Adrian.

  • Fort Madison
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Keokuk
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keokuk
    • Keokuk is located in Lee County (IA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,090 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keokuk <6>
  • Hamilton
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton
    • Hamilton is located in Hancock County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,673 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamilton <6>
  • Carthage
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Warsaw
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warsaw have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warsaw
    • Warsaw is located in Hancock County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,456 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warsaw <6>
  • La Harpe
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Harpe
    • La Harpe is located in Hancock County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,123 people
  • Nauvoo
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
  • Dallas City
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Montrose
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
  • Blandinsville
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Adrian. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Adrian.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Adrian. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Adrian.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Adrian. See our Newspapers Page for Adrian.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Adrian ...

Looking for more information about Adrian? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Adrian, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Adrian.

Adding Adrian to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Adrian in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.

From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Adrian was on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1870.

We also found Adrian in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).

For more details, see References and Mentions for Adrian.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Adrian. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Hancock, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Adrian. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
<3>A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Adrian refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Adrian may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different.
<4>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Adrian - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<5>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Adrian). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Adrian or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.




 

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