Welcome to Smithboro ...
The village of Smithboro is located in Bond County<1>.
The location of Smithboro has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Smithboro: SMITH-buhr-oh<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Smithboro, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Smithboro has a population of 168 people<4> (see below for details).
Smithboro is 550 feet [168 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Smithboro lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Smithboro: (618)
The ZIP code for Smithboro: 62284<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Smithboro had an population of 168 people. This is a decrease of 5.08% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 16% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Smithboro had a population of 177 people. This makes Smithboro the county's 6th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 177 people, the population of Smithboro decreased 11.5% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 200 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Smithboro.
Communities Also Named Smithboro ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Smithboro - they are located in Georgia, Missouri, New York and South Carolina.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Smithboro.
Communities near Smithboro ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Smithboro.
- Vandalia
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vandalia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vandalia
- Vandalia is located in Fayette County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,662 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vandalia <7>
- Carlyle
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carlyle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlyle
- Carlyle is located in Clinton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,148 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carlyle <7>
- Pocahontas
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocahontas
- Pocahontas is located in Bond County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 720 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pocahontas <7>
- Taylor Springs
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylor Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Springs
- Taylor Springs is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylor Springs <7>
- Coffeen
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coffeen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coffeen
- Coffeen is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 634 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coffeen <7>
- Mulberry Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulberry Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry Grove
- Mulberry Grove is located in Bond County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 570 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mulberry Grove <7>
- Patoka
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patoka
- Patoka is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 544 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Patoka <7>
- Schram City
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schram City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schram City
- Schram City is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 542 people
- Pierron
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pierron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierron
- Pierron is located in Bond County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 535 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pierron <7>
- Sorento
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sorento
- Sorento is located in Bond County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 463 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sorento <7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Smithboro. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Smithboro.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Smithboro. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Smithboro.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Smithboro. See our Newspapers Page for Smithboro.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Smithboro ...
Looking for more information about Smithboro? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Smithboro, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Smithboro.
Adding Smithboro to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Smithboro in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Smithboro was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Smithboro.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Smithboro. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Bond, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Smithboro. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Smithboro. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Smithboro - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Smithboro). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Smithboro or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |