Welcome to Smithwick ...
Smithwick is located in Fall River County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Smithwick, you might consider that their post office opened in 1901.
Smithwick is 3,240 feet [988 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the altitude of Smithwick is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Smithwick lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
Smithwick is within the (605) area code.
The ZIP code for Smithwick: 57782<3>
Communities Also Named Smithwick ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Smithwick - they are located in Georgia, North Carolina and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Smithwick.
Communities near Smithwick ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Smithwick.
- Hot Springs
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hot Springs
- Hot Springs is located in Fall River County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,502 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hot Springs <4>
- Heppner
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west) - Oral
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oral have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oral
- Oral is located in Fall River County
- Estimated population in 2014: 206 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oral <4>
- Buffalo Gap
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Gap
- Buffalo Gap is located in Custer County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 144 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo Gap <4>
- Oelrichs
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oelrichs have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oelrichs
- Oelrichs is located in Fall River County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 124 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oelrichs <4>
- Rocky Ford
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ford
- Rocky Ford is located in Fall River County
- Estimated population in 2014: 6 people
- Cascade Springs
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cascade Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cascade Springs
- Cascade Springs is located in Fall River County
- Oglala
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oglala
- Oglala is located in Oglala Lakota County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oglala <4>
- Fairburn
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairburn have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairburn
- Fairburn is located in Custer County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairburn <4>
- Pringle
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pringle have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pringle
- Pringle is located in Custer County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 109 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pringle <4>
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 Smithwick. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Smithwick.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Smithwick. 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 Smithwick.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Smithwick. See our Newspapers Page for Smithwick.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Smithwick ...
Looking for more information about Smithwick? 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 Smithwick, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Smithwick.
Adding Smithwick to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Smithwick 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 Smithwick was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Smithwick in the book titled .<6> From that list, the Smithwick post office opened in 1901.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Smithwick.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Smithwick. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of South Dakota's counties, including Fall River, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Smithwick - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 Smithwick). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Smithwick or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |