Smithers, West Virginia

About Smithers

Set in the central part of West Virginia, Smithers is a tiny community, home to 703 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Smithers is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.44 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 488 residents per square mile.

📰 Smithers News Today

• Smithers, WV Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 1
• Construction on a brand new riverside park in Smithers set to begin next month - WOAY-TV WOAY-TV · Apr 14
• Mayor sheds light on closure of Smithers VFD WOWK 13 News · Dec 8
• Groundbreaking for new park in Smithers honors more than a century of local history WCHS · May 4
• Valley Greyhounds Girls Volleyball (Smithers, WV) Schedule Sports Illustrated · Sep 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Smithers Unique

• The only place in America named Smithers — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Smithers

• Burger Carte Foods — burger

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Smithers

• Valley Pk-8

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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