| Meyer | |
| Unincorporated | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Lima |
| Elevation | 482 ft (146.9 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | |
| Timezone | Central (UTC-6) |
| - summer (DST) | Central (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | 62379 |
| Area code | 217 |
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Location of Meyer within Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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Meyer is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 10 full time residents as of mid-2009, due to the flood of 2008.[2] The community is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is also the westernmost city in Illinois.
Meyer sits in a fertile flood plain along the east bank of the Mississippi River in northwestern Adams County. The river plays a significant role in the area's local economy. A large grain elevator lies to the south of the community.[3]
Less than a mile from Meyer is the Canton, Missouri ferry landing that connects the community with the state of Missouri.[3]
Meyer has been affected by floods throughout its history, the most notable occurring in 1944 and 1993.[4] The community was again affected during an extensive flood event in June 2008.
On June 18, the Meyer levee was compromised, although most of the residents had left following a voluntary order earlier in the week.[5]
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