Smithfield, Indiana
Smithfield is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Indiana.
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| Coordinates: 40°10′12″N 85°16′07″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| ZIP code | 47383 |
| FIPS code | 18-70218[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 443706 |
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.
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| City |  Map of Indiana highlighting Delaware County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- 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 September 3, 2014.
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