Smithfield, WV

Smithfield is a town in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. The 2020 census counted 103 residents. Smithfield was named for Henry Smith, who kept a store there. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Smithfield, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Smithfield, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map.