Smithtown, West Virginia facts for kids
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Smithtown
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 Smithtown
Location in West Virginia
Smithtown
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1555649 |
Smithtown is a small community located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger county.
Where Did the Name Smithtown Come From?
Smithtown got its name from a man named Richard Smith. He was the first person to own the land where the community now stands. It was common for early settlements to be named after the people who first settled or owned the land.
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