Christopher Setterlund: In My Footsteps
February 24, 2011
“With a rich, and sometimes controversial history, the small town of Smithfield is a very interesting place to visit. Settled by British colonists in the 1600’s as a farming village Smithfield was considered a part of neighboring Providence until it was incorporated as its own town in 1731. Once known as ‘Apple Valley’ due to its many orchards in the early 20th century Smithfield is now more of a suburban area though not losing its grip on small town charm. …”
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