Smithsonia, Alabama

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Smithsonia, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Smithsonia, Alabama is located in Alabama
Smithsonia, Alabama
Smithsonia, Alabama
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Country United States
State Alabama
County Lauderdale
Elevation 512 ft (156 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 256 & 938
GNIS feature ID 157080[1]

Smithsonia, also known as Cave Springs, is an unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, in the U.S. state of Alabama.

History

Smithsonia was originally known as Cave Springs, in reference to the numerous caves in the surrounding area. It was then named Smithsonia, in honor of Columbus Smith, a landowner and merchant following the American Civil War.[2] Smith operated a ferry, general store, grist mill, and cotton gin in Smithsonia.[3] A post office was in operation under the name Smithsonia from 1886 to 1927.[4]

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