Smithfield, Indiana facts for kids
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Smithfield
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 Smithfield, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Smithfield, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| ZIP code |
47383
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| FIPS code | 18-70218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443706 |
Smithfield is a small place in Indiana, USA. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city. It's located in Liberty Township, which is part of Delaware County.
The Story of Smithfield
Smithfield started a long time ago, in the year 1830. This is when the community was first established. In the same year, a post office was opened in Smithfield. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for many years. However, in 1856, the post office closed down.
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