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Retire, Relocate, or Purchase a Second Home in Smithfiled, Virginia: Home of History Ham and Peanuts by: Elaine VonCannon Walking down Main Street in Smithfield, Virginia, any visitor will have the sense that they are returning to America's past. The downtown district is small and filled with history, and townspeople are congenial. You will feel like you may see Aunt Bea, Opie, Barny Fife or Sherrif Andy of Mayberry as you stroll the Streets of Smithfield, Virginia Folks greet each other by first names. A casual trip to the deli and bakery is an opportunity to greet neighbors. Contrary to many metropolitan areas on the East Coast, Smithfield is not fast paced or stressful. A visit to Smithfield is a journey into America's beginnings. Smithfield, Virginia and Isle of Wight County were settled in the 17th Century, and their rich history dates to Colonial times, when this part of the world was still under the governance of England. Celebrate Smithfield's past during the Smithfield Olden Days Celebration (www.hamptonroads.com) Downtown' boasts of an antique shop, a Mom & Pop grocery store, a marina, a bakery, a post office, several banks, a library, offices of doctors and lawyers, a florist, restaurants, a bed and breakfast, a Police Station, a Fire Department, a YMCA Exercise Center, a newspaper office, art galleries, a drug store, a hardware store, an auto parts store, a laundry mat, a veterinarian, an ice cream parlor, antique stores, a jewelry store, and a five and dime. A sense of pride is pervasive in the whole community. The town is a neat as a pin. Houses are in pristine condition in the historic district and pride of ownership is reflected everywhere '“ even on the outskirts of town. Take a time out to visit Smithfield, Virginia's museum. Just outside of town there are a choice of major grocery stores and banks. Smithfield is very close to metropolitan areas of Virginia such as Newport News and Hampton which are easily accessible via the James River Bridge. Smithfield is also within a half hour from Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. These areas are accessed via Interstate '264
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