Welcome to Smithshire ...
Smithshire is located in Warren County<1>.
The location of Smithshire has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Smithshire: SMITH-sheyer<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Smithshire, you might consider that their post office opened in 1888.
Smithshire is 730 feet [223 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Smithshire lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Smithshire is located in the (309) area code.
The ZIP code for Smithshire: 61478<5>
Communities near Smithshire ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Smithshire.
- Burlington
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burlington
- Burlington is located in Des Moines County (IA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 24,516 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burlington <6>
- Monmouth
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monmouth
- Monmouth is located in Warren County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,801 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monmouth <6>
- Abingdon
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abingdon
- Abingdon is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,008 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Abingdon <6>
- Oquawka
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oquawka
- Oquawka is located in Henderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,231 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oquawka <6>
- La Harpe
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Harpe
- La Harpe is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,123 people
- Roseville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville
- Roseville is located in Warren County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 885 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roseville <6>
- Stronghurst
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stronghurst have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stronghurst
- Stronghurst is located in Henderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 774 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stronghurst <6>
- Kirkwood
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirkwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkwood
- Kirkwood is located in Warren County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 670 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kirkwood <6>
- Blandinsville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blandinsville
- Blandinsville is located in McDonough County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 586 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blandinsville <6>
- Lomax
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lomax have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lomax
- Lomax is located in Henderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 393 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lomax <6>
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 Smithshire. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Smithshire.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Smithshire. 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 Smithshire.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Smithshire. See our Newspapers Page for Smithshire.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Smithshire ...
Looking for more information about Smithshire? 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 Smithshire, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Smithshire.
Adding Smithshire to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Smithshire 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 Smithshire was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Smithshire post office opened in 1888.
We also found Smithshire in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Smithshire.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Smithshire. 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 Warren, 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 Smithshire. 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> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Smithshire - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | 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 community (such as Smithshire). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Smithshire or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |