Astoria is an incorporated town in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 929 at the 2020 census. It was originally laid out as the town of Washington in 1836, relocated as Vienna in 1837, and renamed as Astoria in 1839. The name honors fur titan John Jacob Astor, who supposedly owned land in or near the town.

Geography

Astoria is located in southwestern Fulton County. U.S. Route 24 passes through the center of town, leading northeast to Lewistown, the county seat, and southwest to Rushville.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Astoria has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census

References

  • History of Astoria Township