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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Smithville (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Smithville. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Smithville is located in Bullitt County.

To see how the shape of Kentucky's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Bullitt County: Hardin, Jefferson, Nelson & Spencer.

Below are the counties that are near Smithville. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Smithville:

  • Bullitt County     (The home county of Smithville)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Mount Washington
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Washington
      • Mount Washington is located in Bullitt County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,907 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Washington <2>
    • Solitude
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solitude have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solitude
      • Solitude is located in Bullitt County
    • Whitfield
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitfield
      • Whitfield is located in Bullitt County
    • Lotus
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lotus
      • Lotus is located in Bullitt County
    • Hebron Estates
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebron Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebron Estates
      • Hebron Estates is located in Bullitt County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,185 people
    • Hillview
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillview
      • Hillview is located in Bullitt County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,192 people
    • Clermont
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clermont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clermont
      • Clermont is located in Bullitt County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clermont <2>
    • Fox Chase
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Chase
      • Fox Chase is located in Bullitt County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 490 people
    • Pioneer Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Village
      • Pioneer Village is located in Bullitt County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,978 people
    • Hunters Hollow
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Hollow
      • Hunters Hollow is located in Bullitt County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 362 people
    • Shepherdsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherdsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherdsville
      • Shepherdsville is located in Bullitt County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,297 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shepherdsville <2>
    • Bardstown Junction
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bardstown Junction
      • Bardstown Junction is located in Bullitt County
  • Anderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Sparrow
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparrow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparrow
      • Sparrow is located in Anderson County
    • Glensboro
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glensboro
      • Glensboro is located in Anderson County
    • Anderson City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson City
      • Anderson City is located in Anderson County
    • Sinai
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sinai have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinai
      • Sinai is located in Anderson County
    • Birdie
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birdie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdie
      • Birdie is located in Anderson County
    • Avenstoke
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avenstoke
      • Avenstoke is located in Anderson County
    • Fox Creek
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Creek
      • Fox Creek is located in Anderson County
  • Hardin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Colesburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colesburg
      • Colesburg is located in Hardin County
    • Younger Creek
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Younger Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Younger Creek
      • Younger Creek is located in Hardin County
    • West Point
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Dietz Acres
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dietz Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dietz Acres
      • Dietz Acres is located in Hardin County
    • Tunnel Hills
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tunnel Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunnel Hills
      • Tunnel Hills is located in Hardin County
    • Radcliff
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radcliff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radcliff
      • Radcliff is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 22,923 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Radcliff <2>
    • Prichard Place
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prichard Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prichard Place
      • Prichard Place is located in Hardin County
    • Rose Terrace
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Terrace
      • Rose Terrace is located in Hardin County
    • Elizabethtown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Vine Grove
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vine Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vine Grove
      • Vine Grove is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,554 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vine Grove <2>
    • Rineyville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Henry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Smithfield
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithfield
      • Smithfield is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 115 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smithfield <2>
    • Eminence
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eminence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eminence
      • Eminence is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,566 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eminence <2>
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Highview
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highview
      • Highview is located in Jefferson County
    • Hopewell
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
      • Hopewell is located in Jefferson County
    • Fern Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Hollow Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollow Creek
      • Hollow Creek is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 806 people
    • Spring Mill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Mill
      • Spring Mill is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 297 people
    • Fisherville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Newburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newburg
      • Newburg is located in Jefferson County
    • Okolona
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Okolona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Okolona
      • Okolona is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Okolona <2>
    • Jeffersontown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jeffersontown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeffersontown
      • Jeffersontown is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,562 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jeffersontown <2>
    • Heritage Creek
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Creek
      • Heritage Creek is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,140 people
      • Former name for Heritage Creek:
      • Minor Lane Heights
    • Hollyvilla
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollyvilla have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollyvilla
      • Hollyvilla is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 554 people
    • South Park View
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Park View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Park View
      • South Park View is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7 people
  • Larue County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Roanoke
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roanoke
      • Roanoke is located in Larue County
    • White City ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
      • White City is located in Larue County
  • Lawrence County
    • Castle ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Castle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle
      • Castle is located in Lawrence County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Gandertown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gandertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gandertown
      • Gandertown is located in Marion County
    • Holy Cross
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holy Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Cross
      • Holy Cross is located in Marion County
    • Nerinx
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nerinx have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nerinx
      • Nerinx is located in Marion County
    • Burkes Spring
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkes Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkes Spring
      • Burkes Spring is located in Marion County
    • Dant
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dant
      • Dant is located in Marion County
    • Loretto
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loretto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loretto
      • Loretto is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 692 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loretto <2>
    • Saint Francis
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Francis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Francis
      • Saint Francis is located in Marion County
    • Frogtown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frogtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frogtown
      • Frogtown is located in Marion County
  • Meade County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Muldraugh
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muldraugh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muldraugh
      • Muldraugh is located in Meade County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 981 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Muldraugh <2>
    • Van Voorhis Manor
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van Voorhis Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Voorhis Manor
      • Van Voorhis Manor is located in Meade County
    • Grahamton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grahamton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grahamton
      • Grahamton is located in Meade County
    • Rock Haven
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Haven
      • Rock Haven is located in Meade County
    • Lickskillet
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lickskillet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lickskillet
      • Lickskillet is located in Meade County
  • Mercer County
    • Duncan
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duncan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncan
      • Duncan is located in Mercer County
  • Nelson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Highgrove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highgrove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highgrove
      • Highgrove is located in Nelson County
    • Lenore
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lenore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lenore
      • Lenore is located in Nelson County
    • Coxs Creek
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coxs Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coxs Creek
      • Coxs Creek is located in Nelson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coxs Creek <2>
    • Deatsville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deatsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deatsville
      • Deatsville is located in Nelson County
    • Samuels
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Samuels have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samuels
      • Samuels is located in Nelson County
    • Fairfield
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield
      • Fairfield is located in Nelson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 113 people
    • Hunters
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters
      • Hunters is located in Nelson County
    • Bourbon Springs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bourbon Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bourbon Springs
      • Bourbon Springs is located in Nelson County
    • Nazareth
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nazareth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nazareth
      • Nazareth is located in Nelson County
    • Withrow
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Withrow
      • Withrow is located in Nelson County
    • Bloomfield
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • East Bardstown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Bardstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Bardstown
      • East Bardstown is located in Nelson County
  • Oldham County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Pewee Valley
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pewee Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pewee Valley
      • Pewee Valley is located in Oldham County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,574 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pewee Valley <2>
    • Orchard Grass Hills
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Grass Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Grass Hills
      • Orchard Grass Hills is located in Oldham County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,786 people
    • Crestwood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestwood
      • Crestwood is located in Oldham County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,111 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crestwood <2>
    • Park Lake
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Lake
      • Park Lake is located in Oldham County
    • Buckner
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    • River Bluff
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Bluff
      • River Bluff is located in Oldham County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 442 people
    • Goshen
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goshen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goshen
      • Goshen is located in Oldham County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,016 people
    • Harmony Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Village
      • Harmony Village is located in Oldham County
    • La Grange
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Russell Corner
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell Corner
      • Russell Corner is located in Oldham County
  • Shelby County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Figgs
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Figgs
      • Figgs is located in Shelby County
    • Finchville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finchville
      • Finchville is located in Shelby County
    • Lincoln Ridge
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Ridge
      • Lincoln Ridge is located in Shelby County
    • Simpsonville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Shelbyville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Chestnut Grove
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Grove
      • Chestnut Grove is located in Shelby County
    • Harrisonville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisonville
      • Harrisonville is located in Shelby County
    • Waddy
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waddy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waddy
      • Waddy is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waddy <2>
    • Clay Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay Village
      • Clay Village is located in Shelby County
    • Christianburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christianburg
      • Christianburg is located in Shelby County
    • Bagdad
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Consolation
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Consolation have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Consolation
      • Consolation is located in Shelby County
  • Spencer County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Taylorsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Yoder
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yoder
      • Yoder is located in Spencer County
    • Wakefield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wakefield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wakefield
      • Wakefield is located in Spencer County
    • Normandy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normandy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy
      • Normandy is located in Spencer County
    • Mount Eden
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Eden
      • Mount Eden is located in Spencer County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Booker
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Booker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Booker
      • Booker is located in Washington County
    • Fredericktown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredericktown
      • Fredericktown is located in Washington County
    • Mooresville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooresville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooresville
      • Mooresville is located in Washington County
    • Brush Grove
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brush Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brush Grove
      • Brush Grove is located in Washington County
    • Pulliam
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pulliam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pulliam
      • Pulliam is located in Washington County
    • Tatham Springs
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tatham Springs
      • Tatham Springs is located in Washington County
    • Litsey
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Litsey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Litsey
      • Litsey is located in Washington County
    • Saint Catharine
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Catharine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Catharine
      • Saint Catharine is located in Washington County
    • Willisburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willisburg
      • Willisburg is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 282 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willisburg <2>
    • Sharpsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharpsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharpsville
      • Sharpsville is located in Washington County
    • Seaville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaville
      • Seaville is located in Washington County
    • Springfield
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
      • Springfield is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,987 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springfield <2>
  • Clark County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Arctic Springs
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arctic Springs
      • Arctic Springs is located in Clark County (IN)
    • Jeffersonville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Oak Park
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Park
      • Oak Park is located in Clark County (IN)
    • Utica
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Utica have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Utica
      • Utica is located in Clark County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 996 people
    • Clarksville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksville
      • Clarksville is located in Clark County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 21,447 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarksville <2>
    • Watson
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watson
      • Watson is located in Clark County (IN)
    • Blackiston Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackiston Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackiston Village
      • Blackiston Village is located in Clark County (IN)
    • Prather
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prather have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prather
      • Prather is located in Clark County (IN)
    • Sellersburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sellersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sellersburg
      • Sellersburg is located in Clark County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,047 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sellersburg <2>
    • Sunset Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Village
      • Sunset Village is located in Clark County (IN)
    • Speed
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Speed
      • Speed is located in Clark County (IN)
  • Floyd County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • New Albany
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Floyds Knobs
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Harrison County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.
    • Locust Point
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Point
      • Locust Point is located in Harrison County (IN)
    • Elizabeth
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Lanesville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lanesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lanesville
      • Lanesville is located in Harrison County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 566 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lanesville <2>
    • New Middletown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Middletown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Middletown
      • New Middletown is located in Harrison County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 87 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Middletown <2>

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Smithville, see our County-by-County Page for Smithville.

Newspapers Published in Smithville ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 46 newspapers that have been published in the area around Smithville.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Smithville, there are papers which were published within 17 miles [27.4 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Smithville.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Smithville:

Cemeteries Near Smithville ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Smithville.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Smithville covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.

  • Mt. Washington Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Washington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Washington Cemetery
  • St. Francis Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Francis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Francis Cemetery
  • Showalter Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Showalter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Showalter Cemetery
  • Perkins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perkins Cemetery
  • Hell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hell Cemetery
  • Highlands Memory Gardens
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Owens Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owens Cemetery
  • Markwell Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Markwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Markwell Cemetery
  • Montgomery Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Montgomery Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Montgomery Cemetery
  • Jones Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
  • Cedar Grove UMC Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
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    • New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Gentey Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gentey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gentey Cemetery
    • Stallings Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stallings Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stallings Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Smithville had a population of 36 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Smithville, with the one closest to Smithville listed first.

  • Highgrove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highgrove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highgrove
    • Highgrove is located in Nelson County
  • Mount Washington
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Washington
    • Mount Washington is located in Bullitt County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,907 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Washington <2>
  • Solitude
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solitude have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solitude
    • Solitude is located in Bullitt County
  • Waterford
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterford
    • Waterford is located in Spencer County
  • Lenore
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lenore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lenore
    • Lenore is located in Nelson County
  • Whitfield
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitfield
    • Whitfield is located in Bullitt County
  • Fairmount
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairmount have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmount
    • Fairmount is located in Jefferson County
  • Hobbs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hobbs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hobbs
    • Hobbs is located in Bullitt County
  • Deatsville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deatsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deatsville
    • Deatsville is located in Nelson County
  • Coxs Creek
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coxs Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coxs Creek
    • Coxs Creek is located in Nelson County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coxs Creek <2>
  • Clermont
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clermont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clermont
    • Clermont is located in Bullitt County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clermont <2>
  • Fairfield
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield
    • Fairfield is located in Nelson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 113 people
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    • Taylorsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Yoder
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yoder
      • Yoder is located in Spencer County
    • Elk Creek
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Creek
      • Elk Creek is located in Spencer County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Smithville. See our List of 1890's Communities around Smithville.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Smithville. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Smithville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Smithville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.0131, Longitude: -85.5141       In this case, the coordinates for Smithville have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Smithville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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