Smithville is an

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in Clear Creek Township,

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, in the

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History

Smithville was laid out in 1851 when the New Albany Railroad was extended to that point. The community was named for George Smith, one of the founders. A post office has been in operation at Smithville since 1854.

Geography

Smithville is located at .

References

Unincorporated communities in Monroe County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Bloomington metropolitan area, Indiana {{MonroeCountyIN-geo-stub