Smithville Illinois Map

About Smithville, Illinois

Smithville is a locality in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 44. The population density is 14.9 people per km². Smithville is located at 40.6603°N, 89.7998°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61536.

Smithville unfolds across the gently rolling terrain of central Illinois, where the broad, fertile plains stretch towards horizons often softened by the hazy veil of summer heat. It lies 10.5 miles north-west of Pekin, IL (from Pekin, IL: bearing 308°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west of Bartonville. The land here is a study in muted greens and golds, a mosaic of cultivated fields and the occasional stand of mature oak and maple trees that mark the old property lines and offer shade to the quiet country roads. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the subtle, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening corn, a fragrance that seems to settle deep within the lungs. The character of Smithville is one of unpretentious endurance, a place where the sky feels vast and the days move with a steady, unhurried cadence, punctuated by the distant hum of farm machinery and the calls of unseen birds. The history of Smithville is inextricably linked to the rich agricultural heritage of Peoria County, a legacy etched into the very productivity of its soil. For generations, this land has been the bedrock of livelihoods, supporting families through the cultivation of staple crops that feed the nation. While the precise origins are perhaps lost to the whispers of time, the enduring spirit of its settlers, who tamed this prairie landscape, is palpable. The local economy, though perhaps less diversified than in larger centers, remains robust, anchored by its agricultural roots and the quiet industry that supports it. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Smithville; its distinctiveness lies in its quiet strength, the profound connection between its people and the earth they work, and the enduring beauty of its open, sun-drenched skies.

About This Smithville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Smithville, 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 Smithville and Peoria County.

Detailed location data for Smithville includes the ZIP code (62828), telephone area code (618, 815), county seat of Peoria County (Peoria), and school district assignment (Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265). 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 Smithville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.