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Nearest Communities to Astoria,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Astoria, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Astoria:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small village in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance starting from Astoria.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Astoria is located in Fulton County.

The following 7 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Fulton County: Knox, Mason, McDonough, Peoria, Schuyler, Tazewell & Warren.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 173 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Astoria. Of these communities, 123 are located in counties other than Fulton County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Astoria (which is Fulton County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Astoria

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Fulton County   (where Astoria resides)
    • County Seat for Fulton:   Lewistown
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Astoria   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Astoria.
      • Leesburg
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesburg
        • Leesburg is located in Fulton County
      • Summum
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summum
        • Summum is located in Fulton County
      • Vermont
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Beaty
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaty have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaty
        • Beaty is located in Fulton County
      • Marbletown
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marbletown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marbletown
        • Marbletown is located in Fulton County
      • Ipava
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ipava have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ipava
        • Ipava is located in Fulton County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 412 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ipava <4>
      • Howard
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard
        • Howard is located in Fulton County
      • Enion
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enion
        • Enion is located in Fulton County
      • Otto ‑ Historic
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otto have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otto
        • Otto is located in Fulton County
      • Table Grove
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Table Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Table Grove
        • Table Grove is located in Fulton County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 372 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Table Grove <4>
      • Duncan Mills
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duncan Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncan Mills
        • Duncan Mills is located in Fulton County
      • Bernadotte ‑ Historic
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bernadotte have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bernadotte
        • Bernadotte is located in Fulton County
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        • Sepo
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sepo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sepo
          • Sepo is located in Fulton County
        • Waterford ‑ Historic
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterford
          • Waterford is located in Fulton County
        • Lewistown
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewistown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewistown
          • Lewistown is located in Fulton County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,096 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lewistown <4>
        • Poverty Ridge
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poverty Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poverty Ridge
          • Poverty Ridge is located in Fulton County
        • Depler Springs
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Depler Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Depler Springs
          • Depler Springs is located in Fulton County
        • Seville
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seville
          • Seville is located in Fulton County
        • Smithfield
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithfield
          • Smithfield is located in Fulton County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 217 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smithfield <4>
        • Marietta
          (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Keeler ‑ Historic
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keeler have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keeler
          • Keeler is located in Fulton County
        • Cuba
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cuba have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuba
          • Cuba is located in Fulton County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,149 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cuba <4>
        • Little America
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little America have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little America
          • Little America is located in Fulton County
        • Buckeye
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckeye have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckeye
          • Buckeye is located in Fulton County
        • Whites Ferry
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whites Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whites Ferry
          • Whites Ferry is located in Fulton County
        • Bryant
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryant
          • Bryant is located in Fulton County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryant <4>
        • Liverpool
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liverpool have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liverpool
          • Liverpool is located in Fulton County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Liverpool <4>
        • Checkrow
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Checkrow
          • Checkrow is located in Fulton County
        • Fulton Center ‑ Historic
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fulton Center have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton Center
          • Fulton Center is located in Fulton County
        • Maples Mill
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maples Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maples Mill
          • Maples Mill is located in Fulton County
        • Blyton
          (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blyton
          • Blyton is located in Fulton County
        • Fiatt
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fiatt have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fiatt
          • Fiatt is located in Fulton County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fiatt <4>
        • Manley
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manley
          • Manley is located in Fulton County
        • Civer ‑ Historic
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Civer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Civer
          • Civer is located in Fulton County
        • Dunfermline
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunfermline have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunfermline
          • Dunfermline is located in Fulton County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 275 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dunfermline <4>
        • Saint David
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint David have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint David
          • Saint David is located in Fulton County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 516 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint David <4>
        • Babylon
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Babylon
          • Babylon is located in Fulton County
        • Bybee
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bybee have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bybee
          • Bybee is located in Fulton County
        • Ellisville
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellisville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellisville
          • Ellisville is located in Fulton County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 90 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellisville <4>
        • Virgil ‑ Historic
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virgil have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virgil
          • Virgil is located in Fulton County
        • Canton
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Westview Acres
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westview Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westview Acres
          • Westview Acres is located in Fulton County
        • Fairview
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
        • East Lawndale
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Lawndale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Lawndale
          • East Lawndale is located in Fulton County
        • Prospect Heights Addition
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prospect Heights Addition have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prospect Heights Addition
          • Prospect Heights Addition is located in Fulton County
        • Rawalts
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rawalts have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rawalts
          • Rawalts is located in Fulton County
        • Village Square
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Square
          • Village Square is located in Fulton County
        • Avon
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avon
          • Avon is located in Fulton County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 699 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avon <4>
        • Banner
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Banner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banner
          • Banner is located in Fulton County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 178 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Banner <4>
        • Monterey
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monterey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monterey
          • Monterey is located in Fulton County
  • Brown County
    • County Seat for Brown:   Mount Sterling
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Astoria   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Astoria.
      • Ripley
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ripley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ripley
        • Ripley is located in Brown County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 82 people
      • La Grange
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Grange have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Grange
        • La Grange is located in Brown County
      • Cooperstown
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooperstown
        • Cooperstown is located in Brown County
      • Damon
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Damon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Damon
        • Damon is located in Brown County
      • Gilbirds
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbirds
        • Gilbirds is located in Brown County
      • Hersman
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hersman
        • Hersman is located in Brown County
      • Mount Sterling
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Versailles
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Versailles have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Versailles
        • Versailles is located in Brown County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 453 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Versailles <4>
  • Cass County
    • County Seat for Cass:   Virginia
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Astoria   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Astoria.
      • Clear Lake
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Lake
        • Clear Lake is located in Cass County
      • Oak Grove
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
        • Oak Grove is located in Cass County
      • Beardstown
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Bluff Springs
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Chandlerville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Cass ‑ Historic
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cass have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cass
        • Cass is located in Cass County
      • Jules
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jules have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jules
        • Jules is located in Cass County
      • Anderson
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson
        • Anderson is located in Cass County
      • Palmerton
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palmerton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmerton
        • Palmerton is located in Cass County
      • Hagener
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hagener have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hagener
        • Hagener is located in Cass County
      • Virginia
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia
        • Virginia is located in Cass County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,406 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Virginia <4>
      • Sylvan ‑ Historic
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sylvan have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sylvan
        • Sylvan is located in Cass County
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        • Kisch
          (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kisch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kisch
          • Kisch is located in Cass County
        • Burlingame
          (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burlingame have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burlingame
          • Burlingame is located in Cass County
        • Newmansville
          (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newmansville
          • Newmansville is located in Cass County
        • Arenzville
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
        • Little Indian
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Indian have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Indian
          • Little Indian is located in Cass County
        • Philadelphia
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Philadelphia
          • Philadelphia is located in Cass County
        • Old Princeton
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Princeton
          • Old Princeton is located in Cass County
        • Gurney ‑ Historic
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gurney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gurney
          • Gurney is located in Cass County
        • Ashland
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Hancock County
    • County Seat for Hancock:   Carthage
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Astoria   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Astoria.
      • Plymouth
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
        • Plymouth is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 459 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plymouth <4>
      • Pulaski
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pulaski have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pulaski
        • Pulaski is located in Hancock County
  • Mason County
    • County Website:   www.masoncountyil.org/
    • County Seat for Mason:   Havana
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Astoria   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Astoria.
      • Snicarte
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snicarte have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snicarte
        • Snicarte is located in Mason County
      • Bath
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bath have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bath
        • Bath is located in Mason County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 306 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bath <4>
      • Moscow ‑ Historic
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moscow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
        • Moscow is located in Mason County
      • Matanzas Beach
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matanzas Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matanzas Beach
        • Matanzas Beach is located in Mason County
      • Matanzas
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matanzas have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matanzas
        • Matanzas is located in Mason County
      • Lakewood
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood
        • Lakewood is located in Mason County
      • Saidora
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saidora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saidora
        • Saidora is located in Mason County
      • Wolf Lake
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Lake
        • Wolf Lake is located in Mason County
      • White City
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
        • White City is located in Mason County
      • Havana
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Kelsey
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelsey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelsey
        • Kelsey is located in Mason County
      • Long Branch
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Branch
        • Long Branch is located in Mason County
      • Continue List   (17 more) ...
        • Conover
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conover have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conover
          • Conover is located in Mason County
        • Chautauqua Park
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chautauqua Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chautauqua Park
          • Chautauqua Park is located in Mason County
        • Quiver Beach
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quiver Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quiver Beach
          • Quiver Beach is located in Mason County
        • Baldwin Beach
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baldwin Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin Beach
          • Baldwin Beach is located in Mason County
        • Kilbourne
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Peterville
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peterville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peterville
          • Peterville is located in Mason County
        • Eckard
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eckard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eckard
          • Eckard is located in Mason County
        • Poplar City
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar City
          • Poplar City is located in Mason County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poplar City <4>
        • Buzzville
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buzzville
          • Buzzville is located in Mason County
        • Biggs
          (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Biggs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biggs
          • Biggs is located in Mason County
        • Topeka
          (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Topeka have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topeka
          • Topeka is located in Mason County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 69 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Topeka <4>
        • Goofy Ridge
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goofy Ridge
          • Goofy Ridge is located in Mason County
        • Bishop
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bishop have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishop
          • Bishop is located in Mason County
        • Easton
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easton
          • Easton is located in Mason County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 283 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Easton <4>
        • Forest City
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest City
          • Forest City is located in Mason County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 222 people
        • Teheran
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teheran
          • Teheran is located in Mason County
        • Union
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
          • Union is located in Mason County
  • McDonough County
    • County Seat for McDonough:   Macomb
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Astoria   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Astoria.
      • Stewardsville ‑ Historic
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stewardsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewardsville
        • Stewardsville is located in McDonough County
      • Industry
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Shoo Fly
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoo Fly have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoo Fly
        • Shoo Fly is located in McDonough County
      • Adair
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Pennington Point
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennington Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennington Point
        • Pennington Point is located in McDonough County
      • Doddsville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doddsville
        • Doddsville is located in McDonough County
      • New Philadelphia
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Philadelphia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Philadelphia
        • New Philadelphia is located in McDonough County
      • Bardolph
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Bushnell
        (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • East Village
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Village
        • East Village is located in McDonough County
      • Fandon
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fandon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fandon
        • Fandon is located in McDonough County
      • University Village
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Village
        • University Village is located in McDonough County
      • Continue List   (14 more) ...
        • Lamone Village
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamone Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamone Village
          • Lamone Village is located in McDonough County
        • Macomb
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macomb have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macomb
          • Macomb is located in McDonough County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,206 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Macomb <4>
        • Scottsburg
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsburg
          • Scottsburg is located in McDonough County
        • Colchester
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colchester have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colchester
          • Colchester is located in McDonough County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,273 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colchester <4>
        • Little Ireland ‑ Historic
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Ireland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Ireland
          • Little Ireland is located in McDonough County
        • Prairie City
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie City
          • Prairie City is located in McDonough County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 344 people
        • Walnut Grove
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
          • Walnut Grove is located in McDonough County
        • Good Hope
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Good Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Good Hope
          • Good Hope is located in McDonough County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 361 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Good Hope <4>
        • Ragtown ‑ Historic
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ragtown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ragtown
          • Ragtown is located in McDonough County
        • Tennessee
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tennessee have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tennessee
          • Tennessee is located in McDonough County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 106 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tennessee <4>
        • Colmar
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colmar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colmar
          • Colmar is located in McDonough County
        • Hills Grove ‑ Historic
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hills Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hills Grove
          • Hills Grove is located in McDonough County
        • Sciota
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Spring Creek Settlement ‑ Historic
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Creek Settlement have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Creek Settlement
          • Spring Creek Settlement is located in McDonough County
  • Menard County
    • County Seat for Menard:   Petersburg
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Astoria   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Astoria.
      • Oakford
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Bobtown
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bobtown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bobtown
        • Bobtown is located in Menard County
      • Atterberry
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atterberry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atterberry
        • Atterberry is located in Menard County
      • Hilltop
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
        • Hilltop is located in Menard County
      • Hill Top
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Top have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Top
        • Hill Top is located in Menard County
      • Tallula
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Petersburg
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Morgan County
    • County Seat for Morgan:   Jacksonville
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Astoria   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Astoria.
      • Arcadia
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcadia
        • Arcadia is located in Morgan County
      • Literberry
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Concord
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
        • Concord is located in Morgan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 153 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Concord <4>
      • Shady Acres
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Acres
        • Shady Acres is located in Morgan County
      • Jordanville ‑ Historic
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jordanville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordanville
        • Jordanville is located in Morgan County
      • Meredosia
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Joy Prairie
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joy Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joy Prairie
        • Joy Prairie is located in Morgan County
      • Prentice
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prentice
        • Prentice is located in Morgan County
      • Yatesville
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yatesville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yatesville
        • Yatesville is located in Morgan County
  • Schuyler County
    • County Seat for Schuyler:   Rushville
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Astoria   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Astoria.
      • Bader
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bader have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bader
        • Bader is located in Schuyler County
      • Sheldons Grove
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheldons Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheldons Grove
        • Sheldons Grove is located in Schuyler County
      • Ray
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ray have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ray
        • Ray is located in Schuyler County
      • Browning
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Browning have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browning
        • Browning is located in Schuyler County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 122 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Browning <4>
      • Bluff City
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff City
        • Bluff City is located in Schuyler County
      • Oakland Center
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland Center have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland Center
        • Oakland Center is located in Schuyler County
      • Pleasant View
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
        • Pleasant View is located in Schuyler County
      • Frederick
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Rushville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Littleton
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Littleton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littleton
        • Littleton is located in Schuyler County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 157 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Littleton <4>
      • Hale Ridge ‑ Historic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hale Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hale Ridge
        • Hale Ridge is located in Schuyler County
      • Sugar Grove
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Grove
        • Sugar Grove is located in Schuyler County
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        • Briggs Landing
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Briggs Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Briggs Landing
          • Briggs Landing is located in Schuyler County
        • Wayland
          (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wayland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayland
          • Wayland is located in Schuyler County
        • Erwin
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erwin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erwin
          • Erwin is located in Schuyler County
        • Scotts Mill
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotts Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotts Mill
          • Scotts Mill is located in Schuyler County
        • Brooklyn
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooklyn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn
          • Brooklyn is located in Schuyler County
        • Camden
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
          • Camden is located in Schuyler County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 76 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden <4>
        • Birmingham
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birmingham have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birmingham
          • Birmingham is located in Schuyler County
        • Huntsville
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntsville
          • Huntsville is located in Schuyler County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Huntsville <4>
        • Mindale
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mindale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mindale
          • Mindale is located in Schuyler County

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Astoria) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Astoria. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.2281, Longitude: -90.3565       In this case, the coordinates for Astoria have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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