Smithfield, Missouri

Smithfield is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Smithfield was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] The community has the name of the local Smith family.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smithfield, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  3. "Jasper County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)



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