Smithville, Indiana | |
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![]() Smithville's Red Men fraternal lodge building | |
Coordinates: 39°04′16″N 86°30′25″W / 39.07111°N 86.50694°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Monroe |
Township | Clear Creek |
Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47458 |
Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
FIPS code | 18-70308[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 452083[1] |
Smithville is an unincorporated community in Clear Creek Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Smithville was laid out in 1851 when the New Albany Railroad was extended to that point.[3][4] The community was named for George Smith, one of the founders.[5] A post office has been in operation at Smithville since 1854.[6]