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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2022 SPRING COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAYS

added April 1, 2022 by Town Clerk in Town Announcements

Bay Disposal and Recycling will provide free pick-up service for your old furniture, appliances, TV & stereos, carpets, and lawn maintenance equipment such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, etc. (equipment must be free of oil and gas) for Town residents. READ MORE for Date of Service and Area of Town