Adel, Missouri
Adel is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office was established at Adel in 1874, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] It is unknown why the name "Adel" was applied to this community.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Adel, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ↑ "Mercer County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
Coordinates: 40°31′53″N 93°40′09″W / 40.53139°N 93.66917°W
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