Smithville, IL

Tucked away in southwestern Peoria County, Smithville is a quiet rural community with around 150 residents. Settled in the nineteenth century, it started out as a small farming village built around local churches, a schoolhouse, and a couple of country stores. Today, it offers a peaceful countryside setting surrounded by open fields and rolling farmland. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, appealing to anyone looking for wide-open space and quiet living while staying just a short drive from the shopping, dining, and jobs in nearby Peoria.