Adyeville was first started by John E. Newton, who opened a store there in a log-cabin about 1848. After him came the following merchants: S. J. Adye, Thomas Cutler, John D. Taylor, S. J. Adye & Bro., in 1854. The village was laid out in 1873. In 1850 Dr. George Marks “hung out his shingle,” then came Drs. Haynes, M. V. Turner and T. J. Allen. A. J. Adye was first postmaster, in 1861. After nineteen years he was succeeded by A. R. Hunter. Peter Heep was appointed under the administration of President Cleveland. The place was named for the Adye family which has been prominent in this vicinity. The Baptist Church here was organized in 1847. The place many years ago was quite famous, on account of a school of unusual merit, conducted at private expense for some time. Considerable tobacco, lumber, etc. have been handled here.