Calling on Genuine Smithfield, Virginia is like watching your sultry date come slowly down her winding staircase. It's a visit to a simpler time when folks greeted one another on the street and life went by at a slower pace, a place that envelopes you in its arms and makes you say, "ahhhhh". The town abounds in genuine history, genuine charm and even genuine characters. So savor your visit to Genuine Smithfield where you'll feel as if you've come home.

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Smithfield, Virginia

Located in Isle of Wight County, Smithfield has a population of approximately 8,100 (2010 Census population - 8,089) and is approximately 10.1 square miles in size. Smithfield offers residents a small-town atmosphere, a good school system, affordable housing, a historic downtown, and a new state-of-the-art community/conference center - The Smithfield Center. According to the Virginia Review, Smithfield is "without a doubt, one of the prettiest towns in Virginia." Learn More About Smithfield >

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Wildlife at Windsor Castle Park - Please see notice below

added July 19, 2019 by Town Clerk in Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Town is aware of the two bears currently calling Windsor Castle their home. We have been in discussions with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries regarding this matter. As with all wildlife, but especially bears, please do not approach them and do not feed them. They have not been aggressive but, as with any wild animal, we cannot guarantee their behavior. Thank you, Brian Thrower, Town Manager