Adrian, West Virginia
Adrian, West Virginia | |
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Adrian Adrian | |
| Coordinates: 38°54′19″N 80°16′32″W / 38.90528°N 80.27556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Upshur |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 26210 |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553699[1] |
Adrian is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. Adrian is located on West Virginia Route 20, 6.5 miles (10.5 km) southwest of Buckhannon. Adrian has a post office with ZIP code 26210.[2] As of the 2020 census, Adrian had a population of 183.[3]
Some say the origin of the name Adrian is obscure, while others believe the community has the name of an early settler.[4]
Adrian is located along Bull Run at its confluences with New Found Run and French Creek, and it is also located along County Route 20.[1][5] The Elk River Railroad (formerly the Coal and Coke Railway) also passes through the community.[1][5]
References
- ^ a b c "Adrian". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup Archived 2011-06-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 73.
- ^ a b Adrian Quadrangle, West Virginia (Map). 1 : 24,000. 7.5 Minute Series (Topographic). United States Geological Survey. 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2025.