Smithton
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Smithton

Place

Territory

GEOID
1770252
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:il/place:smithton
POP
3,868 (2025)
CENTER
38.4158, -89.9901
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Smithton

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Smithton itself.

Organization 6

Departments

  • Smithton Police Department, located at 116 S. Main St., Smithton, IL 62285 (mailing address 101 S. Main St.). In an emergency dial 9-1-1; non-emergencies (618) 233-0550. The park is under video surveillance and improper behavior can be reported to the police department.

  • Smithton Street & Utilities Department. The Village provides water and sewer services; trash pickup is provided by Waste Management but billed with Smithton utilities. Street Department crews plow village streets in snow and ice. After hours, contact the non-emergency police line at (618) 233-0550 and the officer on duty will contact the on-call employee.

  • Office of the Village Clerk of Smithton, listed with the Village Treasurer under the Village Clerk heading on the Departments and Officials page.

  • Village of Smithton Village Hall at 101 S. Main St., Smithton, IL 62285, staffed by the Village Administrator, Office Manager and office staff. Open Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, closed 12:30 pm-1:30 pm.

  • Village Park & Cemetery Parks & Recreation

    Smithton village park and cemetery; for info contact the Village Hall office staff at (618) 233-4180. The park is open April 1 through October 31, 6:00am to 10:00pm, with reservable pavilions for Smithton residents, a walking trail, and lake fishing (fishing license required; no boats or swimming).

  • Smithton zoning and building permits. Residents planning exterior remodeling or additions (decks, sheds, fences, pools, etc.) should contact Village Hall to ask whether a building permit is necessary and confirm compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Forms may be obtained at Village Hall or downloaded and returned to Village Hall.

Services 14

  • Alternative Transportation (UTV) Permit Application Village Hall (Administration)
  • Building Permit Application Zoning & Building
  • Business License Application Village Hall (Administration)
  • CodeRED Emergency Alert Sign-Up Village Hall (Administration)
  • Electrical Permit Application Zoning & Building
  • Employment Application Village Hall (Administration)
  • Fence Permit Supplement Application Zoning & Building
  • Freedom of Information Act Request Village Clerk
  • Liquor License Application Village Hall (Administration)
  • Park Pavilion Reservation (Park Agreement) Village Park & Cemetery
  • Senior Discounted Trash Rate Street & Utilities Department
  • Utility Bill Direct Debit Authorization Street & Utilities Department
  • Vacation Watch Request Police Department
  • Variance Request Application Zoning & Building