Smithfield, Missouri

Smithfield is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Smithfield was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] The community has the name of the local Smith family.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smithfield, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  3. "Jasper County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 18 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°10′08″N 94°36′11″W / 37.16889°N 94.60306°W / 37.16889; -94.60306

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