Smithfield Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Smithfield Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Pagan River, Little Creek, and town line, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 2, 1973. It was among the first 2 of Smithfield’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its town planning, commerce, military and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 403 other Virginia listings. The district takes in 55 historic buildings. The listing covers 200 acres. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Smithfield, Virginia. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 44 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Roughly bounded by Pagan River, Little Creek, and town line, Smithfield · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Smithfield Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Smithfield Historic District
Is Smithfield Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 2, 1973 (Register number 73002022).
Is Smithfield Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is St. Luke's Church, 3.8 miles away.
Can you visit Smithfield Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Smithfield Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 44 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41681342 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.