Smithton, Pennsylvania

About Smithton

Smithton is a tiny community in southwestern Pennsylvania, home to 336 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Smithton holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.1 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,360 residents per square mile.

📰 Smithton News Today

• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Smithton, Pennsylvania - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 19
• Obituary for Kylee Nicole Korber - Beatty-Rich Funeral Home, Inc. Beatty-Rich Funeral Home, Inc. · Mar 26
• David Bibel Obituary (1959 - 2026-02-01) - Smithton, PA - Tribune Review Legacy | Obituary · Feb 5
• Donald Backus Gaston Gazette · Sep 8
• Lottery ticket sold in Westmoreland County wins $1.2 million WTAE · Nov 3

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What Makes Smithton Unique

• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.1 sq mi.
• Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Smithton

• Denny's — american

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🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Critter Country Animal Farm · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Smithton

• Cedar Creek Park reviews ★

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