SmithfieldVirginia
Smithfield is a town in Isle of Wight County, in the South Hampton Roads subregion of the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, United States. The population was 8,533 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Smithfield
Set in the southeastern part of Virginia, Smithfield is a close-knit town counting 9,032 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Smithfield is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 9.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 929 residents per square mile.
📰 Smithfield News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Smithfield Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Smithfield — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,032.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Smithfield
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Smithfield
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Boykins Tavern Museum · Museum
- Isle of Wight County Museum · Museum
- The Arts Center · Art gallery
- The Schoolhouse Museum · Museum
- 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Smithfield
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Smithfield
- Hardy Elementary
- Smithfield High
- Smithfield Middle
- Westside Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.