Adrian, Michigan
Adrian is a city of 20,395 people in Lenawee County, Michigan, founded in 1826.
Why visit Adrian
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Croswell Opera House, Adrian Public Library, Civil War Memorial and Berry's Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Adrian
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Adrian
Adrian is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Lenawee County. The population was 20,645 at the 2020 census. Adrian lies in Michigan's 5th congressional district. The city has a significant student population, because it is home to Adrian College.
From the Wikipedia article Adrian, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Croswell Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historical theater and former opera house in downtown Adrian.
129 East Maumee Street, Adrian
Museums and landmarks13
Adrian Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
United States historic place in Adrian, Michigan
143 East Maumee Street, Adrian
Civil War Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
War memorial in Michigan, United States of America
Adrian Engine House No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Fire station in Adrian, Michigan
Clark Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Michigan, United States
Dennis-State Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Downtown Adrian Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Adrian, Michigan, United States
Governor Charles Croswell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Lenawee County Old Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Government building in Adrian, Michigan, USA
Saint Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Church building in Michigan, United States of America
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
727 South Main Street, Adrian
Mo-We 05:00-14:00; Fr-Su 05:00-14:00
Biggby Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
1441 US 223, Adrian
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00, Sa-Su 07:00-20:00
28 more on the map.
History
Adrian was founded on June 18, 1826, by Addison Comstock. The original name for the village was Logan, but was changed soon after to Adrian, perhaps in reference to the Roman emperor Hadrian. The first operating railroad in Michigan was a horse-drawn train running between Adrian and Toledo in 1836. Adrian grew quickly, with the sixth largest population in the state when Michigan was admitted to the Union in 1837, and the third largest population in the state by 1860. Adrian was incorporated as a village on March 28, 1836, then as a city on January 31, 1853.
From the History section of Adrian, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship38
Saint John's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Raisin Valley Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 0.8 mi
326 East Butler Street, Adrian
The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
Church · 1.9 mi
2903 Bent Oak Highway, Adrian
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare5
Map of Adrian
184 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 2.2 in | 9.0 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 2.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 2.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.3 in | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Adrian 2 Nne Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lenawee County has had 3 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lenawee County Airport (ADG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Tecumseh 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Sylvania 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Toledo 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Maumee 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Ann Arbor 31 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Perrysburg 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Oregon 35 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Bowling Green 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Defiance 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dearborn 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Adrian Michigan- Maumee Street, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- YMCA of Lenawee County, 638 West Maumee Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of Christ, 719 West Maumee Street, Adrian, MI - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Berean Baptist Church, 751 West Maumee Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- W. Maumee Trading Co., 256 West Maumee Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Clark Memorial Hall — Adrian, Michigan, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 56th Network Signal Company, Michigan Army National Guard, 230 West Maumee Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Adrian, Michigan (14203774855), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lenawee County Historical Musem Adrian Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- First Church of Christ Scientist Adrian Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Adrian Engine House Number One Adrian Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church, 156 East Maumee Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Lenawee County Sheriff's Department, 405 North Winter Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Burnham Historical Building Adrian Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- First Baptist Church, 119 North Broad Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- U.S. Post Office, 413 East Maumee Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- St. John's Lutheran Church ^ Reformed Baptist Church of Lenawee, 121 South Locust Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Huey Helicopter on Display at VFW Hall, 726 North Main Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Adrian Civil War Memorial, Gerda Peterich, Public domain
- St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 415 Ormsby Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Christ Episcopal Church, 720 Riverside Avenue, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Monument to Fallen Police Officers, Oakwood Cemetery, 333 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Memorial to Deceased Children, Oakwood Cemetery Oakwood Cemetery, 333 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Grave of Michigan Governor Charles M. Cromwell, 1886, Oakwood Cemetery, 333 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Adrian Water Tower, Dean Street between Addison Street and Bristol Street, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Saint Dominic Chapel, Siena Heights University, 1247 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Statue of Mary in Front of Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, 1257 Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Purse Funeral Home, 2959 North Adrian Highway, Adrian, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Croswell Opera House, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
- Civil War Memorial Adrian MI, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
- St Johns Adrian MI, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
- Charles Croswell House, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
- Raisin Valley Friends Meetinghouse, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
- Dennis-State Streets HD, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
- St. Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
- Clark Memorial Hall, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
- Lenawee County Courthouse Adrian Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown Adrian Commercial H.D., Notorious4life at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Radio show, Bjones25, CC BY-SA 4.0
- My First Car - 1950 Oldsmobile 88 (2981633389), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
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