Smithville, Railroad city in Bastrop County, United States
Located near the Colorado River at an elevation of 99 meters, Smithville extends across 4 square miles of land in southeastern Texas.
Thomas Jefferson Gazley established the first house and store in 1827, later contributing to the Texas Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
The Smithville Opera House, constructed in 1893, represents the early commitment to performing arts and entertainment in this Texas community.
The Smithville Independent School District maintains educational facilities, including Smithville High School, with additional learning options at nearby Austin Community College.
Smithville earned recognition in the Guinness World Records by creating a 1,308-pound gingerbread man measuring over 20 feet in December 2006.
Location: Bastrop County
Inception: 1827
Elevation above the sea: 99 m
Website: http://ci.smithville.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 30.00720,-97.15500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08
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