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Adrian, Michigan Adrian is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Lenawee County. The population was 21,574 at the 2000 census. Adrian lies in Michigan's 7th congressional district. Description 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 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.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. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.3 square miles (18.9 km2), of which 7.1 square miles (18.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) (1.80%) is water.The town 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, and Wamplers Lake are popular weekend destinations only a few miles away. History Adrian was founded on June eighteenth, 1826 by Addison Comstock, promoter of the Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad, and was originally named Logan. Then in 1828 Addison's wife renamed the village to Adrian after the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Early Industries FencingIn the late 19th century through early 20th century Adrian was known as the 'fence capital of the world,' when J. Wallace Page invented the first successful wire fence. Throughout this time period Adrian was the one of the first fencing manufacturers in the world 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.Automobile IndustryThe automobile industry in Adrian is a story of what could have been. One of the first motor vehicles, the Lion automobile, was created in Adrian. And for about twelve years, 1900–1912, Adrian was shaping up to be one of the motor capitals of the world, with three different cars manufactured in Adrian during those twelve years. But due to some unfortunate turn of events it never came to be.The first two were the Murry Motor Car and Lenawee Car and both were made by the Church Manufacturing Company. And although the cars were a hit at the 1910 Chicago Automobile show and they sold hundreds of cars, due to bad financial decisions the Church Manufacturing Company ran out of money and had to close. The third car manufactured in Adrian was the Lion made by the Lion Motor Car Company. The Lion was immensely popular, successful, and Lion Motor Car Company was taking the lead in the auto industry. However on June 12, 1912 the plant caught on fire, destroyed about two hundred cars, and ultimately ended the Lion Motor Car Company.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 Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 21,574 people, 7,908 households, and 4,855 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,023.5 per square mile (1,166.6/km²). There were 8,498 housing units at an average density of 1,191.0/sq mi (459.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.47% White, 3.52% African American, 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 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 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 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.Major businesses in town include a Wal-Mart and Gus Harrison Correctional Facility. Government Adrian is run by a city commission headed by a mayor. Its sister city is Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Elected Officials Mayor:Gary McDowell Elected Mayor 2005 Mayoral Term Ends 2013City Commissioners:Mike Clegg Elected 2002 Current Term Ends 2011Milo Warren Elected 2009 Current Term Ends 2013Cary Carrico Elected 2009 Current Term Ends 2013Michael Osborne, Jr. Elected 2005 Current Term Ends 2011Harry (Dusty) Steele Appointed 2010 Term Ends 2011Greg DuMars Elected 2005 Current Terms Ends 2013Information as of November 2009. Source: http://www.lenconnect.com> Education Adrian Public Schools serves Adrian and the surrounding area.There are three colleges and universities in the City, namely:Adrian College Siena Heights University Jackson Community College Culture Adrian's cultural life has connections to the mid-19th century. The Adrian City Band is the oldest continuously active community band in the country, founded in 1836. Also of historical note is the Croswell Opera House. The Adrian Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1981. Adrian College and Siena Heights University also offer many cultural opportunities. Growing non-white communities offer diverse cultural opportunites. Local media The Daily Telegram is Adrian's local daily newspaper.Local radio stations include WABJ 1490 AM (mainly syndicated talk); WQTE 95.3 FM (country music); WLEN 103.9 FM (adult contemporary music, local news and information); and WVAC 107.9 FM (student-operated radio from Adrian College). Stations WSAE in Spring Arbor and WBCL in Fort Wayne also operate translator FM stations in Adrian, at 96.5 and 97.7 on the dial respectively.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. Notable residents Addison Comstock, founder of Adrian and builder of theErie and Kalamazoo Railroad(the first railroad west of New York State) Norman Bel Geddes, architectural industrial designer, aviation designer, and theatrical designer best known for the1939 New York World's FairpavilionFuturamahe designed forGeneral Motors Laura Smith Haviland, Superintendent and Stationmaster on the Underground Railroad Thomas M. Cooley, Chief Justice of theMichigan Supreme Court, 1864–1885 Thomas Edison, inventor, lived in Adrian and opened a shop for repairing telegraph instruments and the making of new machinery Charles Croswell,Governor of Michigan, 1877–1881 Phil Donahue, talk show host got his start in 1959 working at radio station WABJ in Adrian Orville D. Merillat, founder of Merillat Kitchens—laterMerillat Industries(born inSalem, Ohio, moved to Adrian as a young man) Martha Seger, economist, in 1984 became first woman appointed to a full term on theFederal Reserve Board, Governor of the Federal Reserve System inWashington, D.C.from 1984–1991 Dorne Dibble, wide receiver for the Detroit Lions was born in Adrian Mike Marshall (baseball pitcher),Major League Baseballpitcher who won the 1974Cy Young Award Garry Wills, Catholic intellectual and author, spent childhood years in Adrian Matt Noveskey, the bass player forBlue OctoberandA Plus Machineswas born in Adrian Chris Gregoire,Governor of Washington, 2005–present, was born in Adrian Honus Wagner,Major League BaseballHall of Famer played 16 games for the Adrian Demons in 1895. Rich Hoffer, Radio and Television Play-By-Play Announcer for University of Toledo. Graduated Adrian High School, 1975. William L. Greenly, fifth Governor of the State of Michigan, 1847-1848 lived in Adrian Frank Navin(1871–1935), principal owner of the Detroit Tigers for 27 years was born in Adrian. Bob Westfall(1919–1980), College Football Hall of Fame member lived in Adrian Dale R. Sprankle, championship coach at Adrian College Home Run JohnsonandBud Fowler, African-American baseball players who founded thePage Fence Giantsin Adrian Rube Kisinger, baseball pitcher, born in Adrian John Maulbetsch, All-American football halfback, played forAdrian Collegein 1911 Byron Darnton, was an American reporter and war correspondent for the New York Times in the Pacific theater during World War II was born in Adrian. William James BealAmerican botanist was born in Adrian. He was a cofounder of Collegeville which later becameEast Lansing, Michigan.