Meyer, IL
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.
Less than a mile from Meyer is the Canton, Missouri ferry landing that connects the community with the state of Missouri. The ferry ceased operation in the spring of 2014.
Meyer has been affected by floods throughout its history, the most notable occurring in 1944 and 1993. 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.
Demographics
Meyer first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meyer
- ^ "Ill. levee breaches force small town's evacuation". Associated Press. June 18, 2008. Retrieved July 10, 2008.
- ^ Meyer Topo Map in Adams County IL
- ^ "Meyer, Illinois". The Mighty Mississippi River. Joe Angert. Archived from the original on September 5, 2006. Retrieved July 10, 2008.
- ^ "Canton's ferry will never ride the Mississippi again". April 17, 2014.
- ^ "Illinois river towns fear repeat of 1993". Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL). June 19, 2008. Retrieved July 10, 2008.
- ^ "Meyer level breaches". KHQA-TV. June 18, 2008. Archived from the original on June 20, 2008. Retrieved July 10, 2008.
- ^ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
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