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Smithfield Baptist Church was founded in 1895. A group of residents tired of traveling to Birdville agreed to form a local congregation.

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.

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.

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

Smithfield Feed Store

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.

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.…

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