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 .
31-666: The Governor Charles Croswell House is a building located at 228 North Broad Street in the city of Adrian in Lenawee County, Michigan , United States . It was designated as a Michigan State Historic Site on February 19, 1958 and later listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972. It is located very close to but is not part of the Downtown Adrian Commercial Historic District . Charles Croswell
62-566: A law partnership and started his involvement in local and state politics, serving as deputy county clerk, register of deeds, and taking part in the formation of the Republican Party. He later served two terms in the state legislature, and served as the Governor of Michigan from 1877 to 1881. Lucy Eddy Croswell died in 1868, and Charles Croswell remarried in 1880 to Elizabeth Musgrave. Charles Croswell died in 1886, and Elizabeth lived in
93-511: A pedestrian walkway along a former railroad trestle. Adrian is run by a city commission headed by a mayor. In November 2019, Angela Sword Heath defeated Shane Mackey to become the city's first female mayor. Its sister city is Moriyama , Shiga Prefecture , Japan . While Lenawee County is a close county that leans Republican, elections in Adrian are close but lean Democratic. The three voting precincts on Adrian's east side are more Democratic than
124-466: A translator FM station in Adrian at 97.7. Adrian is also served by radio and television signals from Ann Arbor, Toledo, and Jackson, and some Detroit broadcasters can also be seen or heard in parts of the area. Page Fence Giants The Page Fence Giants were a professional Black-American baseball team based in Adrian, Michigan , from 1895 to 1898, performing as one of the nation's top teams in
155-401: Is a one-and-a-half-story Greek Revival structure, constructed of red-painted brick with white trim. A single story wing is located to one side, and a single-story extension is located at the rear. Two square-pillared verandas extend across the fronts of the main section and the wing. Each shelters an entryway, the one located in the main section which opens into a hallway, and the one located in
186-539: Is approximately 15 miles (24 km) southeast of the Irish Hills area of Michigan, an area known for its many lakes and rolling hills, and home to the Irish Famine Memorial and Michigan International Speedway . Many town residents take advantage of this area for boating and recreation. Devils Lake, Round Lake, Posey Lake and Wamplers Lake are popular weekend destinations within a few miles. As of
217-682: The Lion automobile, was created in Adrian. Between 1900 and 1912, three major car models were manufactured in Adrian; in addition to the Lion the Murry Motor Car and Lenawee Car were made by the Church Manufacturing Company in Adrian. The area was poised to be a world center until bad financial decisions at Church Manufacturing Company and a 1912 plant fire at Lion Automobile led to the demise of both companies. Throughout
248-747: The Negro leagues . Named after the Page Woven Wire Fence Company in Adrian, they were sponsored by its founder, J. Wallace Page. Formed in 1894, the team played its first game on April 9, 1895. Bud Fowler and Home Run Johnson organized the team, which was managed by Gus Parsons. Fowler chose players who did not drink and aimed for a group with high moral character. Five of the twelve players were college graduates. Fowler played second base , while Johnson manned shortstop . The team played in 112 towns that year against all levels of competition, going 118–36–2. They were 8–7 against clubs from
279-507: The census of 2010, there were 21,133 people, 7,831 households, and 4,531 families living in the city. The population density was 2,658.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,026.3/km ). There were 8,977 housing units at an average density of 1,129.2 per square mile (436.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 84.1% White , 4.4% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.9% Asian , 5.9% from other races , and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 18.8% of
310-406: The 1900s Adrian continued to grow, doubling in size, but as a slower rate than Michigan as a whole (which tripled in size). Adrian is approximately 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Ann Arbor , 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Jackson , and 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Toledo, Ohio . A portion of the city is on the border between Adrian Township and Madison Charter Township , although
341-685: The Michigan statewide organization. The Adrian-Tecumseh Underground Railroad network was established by a Baptist minister in northern Lenawee County . The only remaining piece of the Bank of Pennsylvania — one of the stone pillars — was moved to Adrian, Michigan and erected as the Civil War Memorial in commemoration of those in Adrian who died in the American Civil War. In the late 19th century through early 20th century Adrian
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#1732798334091372-870: The Raisin River Valley. Daniel Smith was the first leader of the Raisin Valley Friends Meeting House. His daughter, Laura Smith Haviland became one of the most prominent equal rights activists and Underground Railroad operators in the nation. Elizabeth Margaret Chandler established the Logan Female Anti-Slavery Society in October 1832. Chandler’s society preceded the Female Anti-Slavery Society in Philadelphia and
403-404: The average family size was 3.09. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 15.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males. The median income for a household in the city
434-554: The city is politically independent of both. The city's urban area extends beyond the city limits into both of those townships as well as into nearby Raisin Township and Palmyra Township . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 8.10 square miles (20.98 km ), of which 7.95 square miles (20.59 km ) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km ) is water. The town
465-516: The city, namely: Adrian has two newspapers. The Daily Telegram was founded in 1892; it is published daily and is owned by Gannett . An independent monthly newspaper, The Lenawee Voice , was founded in 2023. Local radio stations include WABJ 1490 AM (mainly syndicated talk); WLEN – 103.9 and 96.5 FM (news); WQTE 95.3 FM ( country music ); and WVAC 107.9 FM (student-operated radio from Adrian College). WBCL in Fort Wayne also operates
496-427: The city. The population density was 3,023.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,167.4/km ). There were 8,498 housing units at an average density of 1,191.0 per square mile (459.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 84.47% White , 3.52% Black , 0.62% Native American , 0.83% Asian , 0.2%, 0.02% Pacific Islander , 7.72% from other races , and 2.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.99% of
527-612: The house for two or three years until her own remarriage to lumber baron Thomas Merrill. In 1925, Croswell's widow, Elizabeth Merrill, restored the house, and donated it to the Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as a memorial to Charles Croswell. Today, the chapter continues to maintain ownership of the house, which now serves as a museum. The Croswell House
558-404: The oldest continuously active community bands in the country, founded in 1838. The Croswell Opera House is the oldest theater in Michigan. The Adrian Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1981. Adrian College and Siena Heights University also offer many cultural opportunities. Heritage Park and Trestle Park have extensive mountain bike trails and boardwalks along the river. Trestle Park features
589-442: The population. There were 7,831 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
620-409: The population. There were 7,908 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and
651-515: The side wing leading into the dining room. The windows are six over six sliding sash with plain trim. Adrian, Michigan 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
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#1732798334091682-549: 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. Evangelical and Hicksite Quakers in Southeast Michigan founded the first congregation of Quakers in Michigan in 1831. They also created a network of Underground Railroad stations in
713-524: The three on Adrian's west side. Adrian Public Schools serves Adrian and the surrounding area. Madison School District is situated on the east side of Adrian. Lenawee Christian School is a K-12 private Christian school situated on the west side of Adrian. St. Stephen Lutheran School is a Christian PreK-8 school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Adrian. There are three colleges and universities in
744-463: The top employers in the city are: Adrian is sometimes referred to as "the Maple City" due in part to the many sugar maple and other maple tree species found throughout the city. The Adrian High School sports teams are known as the "Adrian Maples" and several local businesses use maple in their names. Adrian's cultural life has connections to the mid-19th century. The Adrian City Band is one of
775-737: The white Michigan State League (MSL). They lost games by scores of 11–7 and 16–2 against the Cincinnati Reds . The club lost Fowler and pitcher George Wilson to the white Adrian-based team Adrian Demons during the MSL season. In 1896, Charlie Grant replaced Fowler at second. The Page Fence Giants beat the Cuban X-Giants in a 15-game series, 10 games to 5, to claim they were the top team in black baseball. The clinching game took place in Caro, Michigan, and regular shortstop Home Run Johnson
806-398: Was $ 32,405, and the median income for a family was $ 42,069. Males had a median income of $ 31,500 versus $ 23,359 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,528. About 9.8% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 19.8% of those age 65 or over. According to Adrian's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,
837-653: Was 1895, 121–31; 1896, 143–25; 1897, 129–10; 1898, 107–10. Wilson, Fowler, Miller, Graham, Binga, and Burns also played games with the Adrian Demons in 1895, the town's entry into the Michigan State League, minor league. The Demons were the only integrated team in the league that season. Gus Parsons, Len Hoch, and the Taylor Brothers were the management group that operated the team in its only year of existence. Its most famous player
868-436: Was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 17.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 21,574 people, 7,908 households, and 4,855 families living in
899-536: Was born in 1825 in New York. He was orphaned at an early age, and went to live with his uncle, carpenter Daniel Hicks. Hicks, with young Croswell, moved from New York to Adrian in 1831. Hicks constructed this house some time in the 1840s. Croswell purchased the house from the Hicks family after Daniel died in 1847. Croswell himself moved into the house in the early 1850s soon after his marriage to Lucy Eddy. Croswell formed
930-411: Was known as the "fence capital of the world," when J. Wallace Page invented the first successful wire fence. Adrian became known worldwide as a fencing manufacturing hub and its fences were shipped as far as New York, Berlin, Asia, and Africa. The company sponsored the highly successful Page Fence Giants black baseball team. Adrian was an early auto manufacturing hub. One of the first motor vehicles,
961-520: Was the winning pitcher that game. Overall they went 80–19 through August 1. In 1897, they went 125–12 with 82 consecutive wins. The 1898 tour was the club's last, as the next year many of the players went to the new Columbia Giants in Chicago. The outcome of many games were disputed by the Giants' management, due to many games worked by unfair umpires assigned to the games. One published win–loss record