Smithfield, Indiana
Smithfield | |
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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.
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References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Delaware County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
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