Smithtown, North Carolina facts for kids
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Smithtown
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 Smithtown
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yadkin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 224 |
| • Density | 167.16/sq mi (64.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-62580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812803 |
Smithtown is a small community located in Yadkin County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community because it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately for official records. In 2020, about 224 people lived in Smithtown.
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Discovering Smithtown's History
Smithtown was officially started in 1925. It got its name from three brothers named Smith. These brothers owned and ran a small factory that made furniture and cabinets in the area.
For many years, Smithtown was an important stop on a main road. This road connected the city of Winston (now part of Winston-Salem) to the town of Boonville. Today, the community is mainly found along Smithtown Road.
The Old Post Office
Before 1909, Smithtown had a post office called Poindexter. It was named after early settlers, C.W. Poindexter and S.A. Poindexter. C.W. Poindexter was also the postmaster, which is the person in charge of the post office.
Churches and Community Life
Smithtown is home to several historic houses. It also has two Methodist churches that are very close to each other, less than a mile apart.
- Prospect United Methodist Church: This church was first started in 1830.
- New Home United Methodist Church: This church's first building was constructed in 1885.
Interestingly, from 1867 to 1885, both churches shared the same building! Even though they shared a building, they had different pastors. Prospect Church was part of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and New Home Church belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Who Lives in Smithtown?
The U.S. Census helps us understand the people who live in different places. In 2020, the census counted 224 people living in Smithtown. Most of the people living there were White. There were also small numbers of Black or African American people and people of mixed races. About 13% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
