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Adrian

The Lenawee County seat and home to two universities, about 35 miles northwest of downtown Toledo.

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20,645Population

7,893Households

51.7%Homeownership Rate

34.3 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Adrian

Adrian is a city and the county seat of Lenawee County, Michigan, founded by Addison Comstock in 1826 and incorporated as a village in 1836 and as a city in 1853. Michigan's first operating railroad, a horse-drawn line between Adrian and Toledo, ran here in 1836. Around the turn of the 20th century Adrian was called the "fence capital of the world" after J. Wallace Page developed a successful woven wire fence, and the Lion automobile was built here. Nicknamed the Maple City, Adrian is home to Adrian College and Siena Heights University, the historic Croswell Opera House, and the Adrian City Band, founded in 1838. The River Raisin winds through town, with trails at Heritage and Trestle parks.

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Stats: 2020 Census (Demographic and Housing Characteristics File: P1, P13, H10), Adrian city, Michigan — homeownership = owner-occupied share of occupied housing units. Photo: Notorious4life / Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

At a Glance

CountyLenawee (county seat)

Incorporated1836 (village), 1853 (city)

Distance to Toledo~35 miles

ZIP Code49221

Land Area8.01 sq mi

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Adrian

Two Universities

Adrian College and Siena Heights University are both located in the city, and Jackson College also has a presence here.

Arts and History

The historic Croswell Opera House and the Adrian City Band, founded in 1838, anchor a cultural life that reaches back to the mid-1800s.

Trails and River Parks

Heritage Park, Trestle Park and the paved Kiwanis Trail, more than 8 miles long, connect Adrian's neighborhoods, woods and River Raisin frontage.

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Parks & Recreation

Adrian Parks

Heritage Park

3221 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian

The city's largest community park
Softball and soccer fields
Pickleball courts and disc golf
Bike and hiking trails
Stubnitz Environmental Education Center

Trestle Park

302 Hunt St., Adrian

Outdoor amphitheater with summer City Band concerts
Raised boardwalks through natural areas near the river
Walking trails and picnic shelters
Stop on the Kiwanis Trail

Island Park

1090 Broad St., Adrian

Island Park Community Build Playground
Ball fields
Picnic shelters

Kiwanis Trail

From S. Main St. through downtown Adrian to Tecumseh

More than 8 miles of paved trail
Biking, walking, running and in-line skating
Passes through parks, woods and farmland

Adrian Public Schools

Adrian Schools

Public

Alexander Elementary520 Cherry St., Adrian, MI 49221
Lincoln Elementary158 S. Scott St., Adrian, MI 49221
Michener Elementary104 Dawes St., Adrian, MI 49221
Prairie Elementary2568 Airport Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221
Springbrook Middle School615 Springbrook Ave., Adrian, MI 49221
Adrian High School785 Riverside Ave., Adrian, MI 49221

Private & Parochial

Lenawee Christian School (K–12)111 Wolf Creek Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221

School assignment is based on home address, and part of Adrian's east side is served by Madison School District rather than Adrian Public Schools. Contact Adrian Public Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property.

Frequently Asked

Adrian FAQ

What is Adrian, Michigan known for?

Adrian is the Lenawee County seat and home to Adrian College and Siena Heights University. It is known as the Maple City, for the historic Croswell Opera House, and for its past as the "fence capital of the world" in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

How far is Adrian from Toledo?

Adrian is about 35 road miles northwest of downtown Toledo, Ohio, roughly a 50- to 55-minute drive.

What school district serves Adrian?

Most of the city is served by Adrian Public Schools, which operates four elementary schools, Springbrook Middle School and Adrian High School. Madison School District serves part of Adrian's east side, so confirm the district for any specific address.

When was Adrian founded?

Addison Comstock founded Adrian on June 18, 1826. It was incorporated as a village in 1836 and as a city in 1853, and by 1860 it had the third-largest population in Michigan.

What parks and trails are in Adrian?

Heritage Park is the city's largest park, with sports fields, disc golf and trails. Trestle Park has an amphitheater and river boardwalks, and the paved Kiwanis Trail runs more than 8 miles from Adrian toward Tecumseh.

What is the population of Adrian?

Adrian had 20,645 residents and 7,893 households at the 2020 Census.

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