Smithfield, North Carolina
| Smithfield, North Carolina | |
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 Location of Smithfield, North Carolina |
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| Coordinates: 35°30′33″N 78°20′47″W / 35.50917°N 78.34639°WCoordinates: 35°30′33″N 78°20′47″W / 35.50917°N 78.34639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Established | 1773 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | John Lampe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.4 sq mi (29.6 km2) |
| • Land | 11.4 sq mi (29.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 12,965 |
| • Density | 1,007.6/sq mi (389.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 27577 |
| Area code(s) | 919 |
| FIPS code | 37-62520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1025712 |
| Website | www.smithfield-nc.com |
Smithfield is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, the estimated population was 12,965. It is the county seat of Johnston County. The city is home to the Ava Gardner Museum and is situated along the Neuse River, where visitors enjoy the annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival, walks along the Buffalo Creek Greenway and the historic downtown district. The town is located in North Carolina's famed Research Triangle and is approximately 29 mi (47 km) southeast of downtown Raleigh. The Raleigh-Durham-Cary Combined Statistical area has a population of over 2 million residents.
The Atkinson-Smith House, Brooklyn Historic District, Downtown Smithfield Historic District, Hood Brothers Building, Hood-Strickland House, Johnston County Courthouse, North Smithfield Historic District, Smithfield Masonic Lodge, U.S. Post Office, Former, and Watson-Sanders House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.4 square miles (30 km2), of which 11.4 square miles (30 km2) is land and 0.09% is water.
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