Smithfield, Indiana

Smithfield is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Indiana.

Smithfield
Smithfield
Smithfield
Coordinates: 40°10′12″N 85°16′07″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
TownshipLiberty
Elevation988 ft (301 m)
ZIP code
47383
FIPS code18-70218[2]
GNIS feature ID443706

History

Smithfield was founded in 1830.[3] A post office was established at Smithfield in 1830, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1856.[4]

Geography

Smithfield is located at 40°10′12″N 85°16′07″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 303. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...before the village was laid out...on March 12, 1830.
  4. "Delaware County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.


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