Smithfield, Town in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, US
Located on the Pagan River, Smithfield spans 10.4 square miles of land with numerous historic buildings along its waterfront streets and neighborhoods.
Founded in 1752 by Captain Arthur Smith IV, the town developed from a strategic seaport into a center for pork production and agricultural trade.
The town maintains architectural examples from Colonial, Federal, and Victorian periods, with St. Luke's Church from 1632 standing as a National Historic Landmark.
Smithfield provides various accommodation options, from historic inns and waterfront lodges to bed and breakfasts, all within walking distance to Main Street.
The Virginia General Assembly legally defined Smithfield ham in 1926, requiring this specific product to be processed exclusively within the town limits.
Location: Isle of Wight County
Inception: 1752
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: https://smithfieldva.gov
GPS coordinates: 36.97890,-76.61860
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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