Smithfield Illinois Map

About Smithfield, Illinois

Smithfield is a locality in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 150. The population density is 140.4 people per km². Smithfield is located at 40.4734°N, 90.2918°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61477.

Smithfield rests in a quiet corner of Fulton County, where the land begins its gentle roll toward broader horizons. It lies 33.0 miles south of Galesburg, IL (from Galesburg, IL: bearing 173°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-west of Lewistown. The fields here, stitched with hedgerows and the occasional stand of mature oak, speak of generations of cultivation, their rich, dark soil a constant, earthy perfume after a spring rain. The sky above is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often painted with dramatic clouds that lend a profound sense of openness to the landscape, a feeling mirrored in the wide, unhurried streets of the village itself. The air carries the crispness of the Midwest, a clean, invigorating breath that promises clear, star-filled nights and sun-drenched summer days, where the hum of insects forms a low, constant melody. This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a living presence, woven into the very fabric of daily life and the enduring spirit of its people. Smithfield’s roots are deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, with corn and soybeans still forming the backbone of its economy, their emerald and gold hues a familiar sight stretching to the edge of vision. The whispers of its past, of pioneers and farmers who shaped this land with grit and determination, can almost be felt in the weathered clapboard of older homes and the quiet dignity of the town square. While grand monuments are few, the enduring strength of the community, its resilience and deep-seated connection to the earth, stands as its most significant landmark.

About This Smithfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Smithfield, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Smithfield and Fulton County.

Detailed location data for Smithfield includes the ZIP code (61477), telephone area code (815), county seat of Fulton County (Lewistown), and school district assignment (Fulton County Community Unit School District 3). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Smithfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.