Smithfield, Indiana

Smithfield
Unincorporated community
Smithfield
Coordinates: 40°10′12″N 85°16′07″W / 40.17000°N 85.26861°WCoordinates: 40°10′12″N 85°16′07″W / 40.17000°N 85.26861°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Delaware
Township Liberty
Elevation[1] 988 ft (301 m)
ZIP code 47383
FIPS code 18-70218[2]
GNIS feature ID 443706

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

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 / 40.17000°N 85.26861°W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "American FactFinder". 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.