Welcome to Smithton ...
The city of Smithton is located in Pettis County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Smithton, you might consider that their post office opened in 1871.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Smithton has a population of 572 people<2> (see below for details).
Smithton is 860 feet [262 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Smithton lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Smithton lies within the (660) area code.
The ZIP code for Smithton: 65350<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Smithton had an population of 572 people. This is an increase of 0.35% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 12.16% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Smithton had a population of 570 people. This makes Smithton the county's 3rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 570 people, the population of Smithton increased 11.76% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 510 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Smithton.
Communities Also Named Smithton ...
While we believe that this Smithton is located in Pettis County, we know of another 2 Missouri communities named Smithton. Those communities are located in the following counties: Boone and Mississippi County.
Beyond Missouri, there are 8 communities that are also named Smithton - they are located in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Smithton.
Communities near Smithton ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Smithton.
- Sedalia
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sedalia
- Sedalia is located in Pettis County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 21,684 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sedalia <5>
- Tipton
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tipton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tipton
- Tipton is located in Moniteau County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,880 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tipton <5>
- Cole Camp
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cole Camp
- Cole Camp is located in Benton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,148 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cole Camp <5>
- La Monte
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Monte
- La Monte is located in Pettis County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,137 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Monte <5>
- Stover
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stover have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stover
- Stover is located in Morgan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,096 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stover <5>
- Pilot Grove
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilot Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilot Grove
- Pilot Grove is located in Cooper County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 761 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pilot Grove <5>
- Green Ridge
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Ridge
- Green Ridge is located in Pettis County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 495 people
- Otterville
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otterville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterville
- Otterville is located in Cooper County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 453 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Otterville <5>
- Bunceton
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bunceton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunceton
- Bunceton is located in Cooper County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 358 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bunceton <5>
- Hughesville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughesville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughesville
- Hughesville is located in Pettis County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 190 people
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 Smithton. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Smithton.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Smithton. 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 Smithton.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Smithton. See our Newspapers Page for Smithton.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Smithton ...
Looking for more information about Smithton? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Smithton, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Smithton.
Adding Smithton to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Smithton 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 Smithton was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Smithton post office opened in 1871.
We also found Smithton in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Smithton.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Smithton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Pettis, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Smithton. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Smithton - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 city (such as Smithton). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Smithton or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |