Weems, also known as Smithfield Station, is a small

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in northwestern Wells Township, Jefferson County,

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. The town began with a

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and butcher shop. The town still claims an active community

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today. It is located near State Route 151. Weems is part of the Weirton– Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. Public education in the community of Weems is provided by the Buckeye Local School District.

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