Meyer, Illinois
Place in Illinois, United States
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Meyer is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in Adams County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Meyer had a population of 18.[2] The community is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is the westernmost community in Illinois.
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| Coordinates: 40°08′54″N 91°30′13″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Lima |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| Postal code | 62379 |
| Area code | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2804088[1] |
History
Meyer has been affected by floods throughout its history, the most notable occurring in 1944 and 1993.[3] 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.[4]
Geography
Meyer sits in a fertile flood plain along the east bank of the Mississippi River in northwestern Adams County.[5] The river plays a significant role in the area's local economy. A large grain elevator lies to the south of the community.[6]
Less than a mile from Meyer is the Canton, Missouri ferry landing that connects the community with the state of Missouri.[6] The ferry ceased operation in the spring of 2014.[7]
Demographics
Meyer first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[8]