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"The organizational meeting for this lodge was held on July 13, 1875. Originally known as the Grand Prairie Lodge, the Fraternal Organization held its meeting in the Zion Church until the first lodge building was constructed in 1876. In 1894 the…

The cornerstone of Smithfield Lodge commemorates the construction of the lodge in 1981.

Smithfield Lodge and Feed Store pictured here in 1975 on Main Street.

The Smithfield Home Demonstration Club members contributed to the community with programs on canning, sewing, and other household activities.
First Row: Maggie Gilbert, Louise Brown, Sis Whisenand, T.C. Bell, Halcie Brown, Ina Turner, E.C.…

Some of the members of the Smithfield Home Demonstration Club pose together. From left to right: Edna Hightower, Jessie Scott, E.F. Crites, Etta Shivers, Ina Turner, and Maggie Gilbert.

Smithfield Feed Store

Smithfield Feed and Seed’s store front in 1975. The building was located on Main Street in Smithfield, but was later demolished.

This photo was taken early on in the pandemic. Even as various institutions and business temporarily closed their doors church signs offered messages of hope.

Smithfield Cemetery is the final resting place of many early settlers of the area. Eli Smith, whom the community was named, was also laid to rest here. The oldest marker dates back to October 13, 1872.