Mission:
While being ever mindful of the town rich history and culture, it is our mission as representatives of the people to enhance the quality of life in the Town of Smithfield by working cooperatively with town staff, Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors, and the community for the purpose of promoting public health, safety, order, prosperity and other services. We are committed to providing the highest quality services and to meeting the present and future needs of the community in a fiscally responsible manner.

History:
Smithfield and surrounding Isle of Wight County are as old as Virginia itself, having been first colonized in 1634. Located on the banks of the Pagan River, and lying on the opposite shore of the James River, across from Jamestown, the area was soon discovered by Captain John Smith and other early settlers. Smithfield and surrounding counties saw action during the Revolutionary War and Civil War, mainly because of its proximity to the James River.

Smithfield was born on the banks of the Pagan River and incorporated in 1752 by Arthur Smith IV. "Nurtured by trade and commerce, Smithfield was, from its very beginning, a 'river town', and its whole life and growth have been conditioned by the river."