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Smithsburg: Population 2,859
Smithsburg's
history as a town dates back to 1813 when the founder, Christopher
"Stuffle" Smith, bought the tract of land formerly known
as "part of Shadrack's Lot." The town was incorporated
in 1846.
A settlement may have existed in the area as early as 1787. Many farmers moved into the area because of the rich, fertile soil which yielded them abundant harvests. Although the agricultural role has diminished, farming and orchards are still important to the area.