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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Latest News

December 2019 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

added December 10, 2019 by P&Z Administrator in Town Announcements

The Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting will be held at 7:30 PM in conference rooms A&B at the Smithfield Center, 220 N Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430.