Smithfield Kentucky

Smithfield Kentucky City of Smithfield PO Box 22 Smithfield, KY 40068 845-6260 History
In the early 1800s there was a settlement in this area some believe was called “Jerusalem”.

About 1850, Thomas Smith, the first Henry county millionaire, was responsible for a railroad being built through this site which brought much industry and activity to the area. The settlement was then named “Smithfield” in honor of Mr. Smith. During its early years, Smithfield was home to three grocery stores (where one could purchase about anything), a train depot, millinery and blacksmith shops.

You could visit Fendley Flats apartments , schools, a college, the bank or doctor offices and drug store, then catch up on local gossip at the telephone exchange. Smithfield was no stranger to industry boasting a furniture, broom and chewing gum factories, a h**p mill and a feather processing plant. The Smithfield Cemetery was formed in May of 1865 and electric came to town in 1919. The first street lights were turned on in 1921 which lighted the sidewalks laid in 1913. The Smithfield Milling Company was established in 1896 and was in operation until 1986. You can still get a taste of days gone by at
“Our Best” restaurant! 845-7682

08/31/2026
08/31/2026

Wishing everyone a beautiful Monday!

08/12/2026
08/12/2026

Update we have the best neighbors in the whole wide world she has been found❤️❤️❤️

Announcement - STILL MISSING. Share, share, share
🐄🐮HELP! We have a cow missing. Got out overnight 8/10-8/11 on Smithfield Road up from Our Best towards oldham county. She is 465 lbs and black with white on her face.. Anyone who sees anything please call 502-235-1114 or 732-570-2778. Please share and let your friends know who have cows. We believe she’ll be looking for a herd. She could be anywhere in Smithfield or even up 22 and over into Ballardsville or the Henry County side of La grange. Thank you 🤍


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06/16/2026

Keith Kaiser WDRB Channel 41 Morning Show visited The City of Smithfield KY.






06/15/2026

Keith Kaiser with WDRB Channel 41 Morning show visited to Smithfield Day festival:
Troubadour Farms





The Smithfield Day Festival Community showed up in a big way we can feel the love. More pics to come and make sure you....
06/12/2026

The Smithfield Day Festival Community showed up in a big way we can feel the love. More pics to come and make sure you. follow us!




Thank you for your partnership at our Smithfield Day Festival. We love you and appreciate your partnership with us. ...
06/12/2026

Thank you for your partnership at our Smithfield Day Festival. We love you and appreciate your partnership with us.






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