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June 16th, 2007 at 6:12 pm

The Historic Towne of Smithville

» by User Imagecharlotte in: places

Smithville The Historic Towne of Smithville is located in Galloway Township, Atlantic County. During the American Revolution, at the forks of the nearby Little Egg Harbor River, smugglers were “running goods” when Philadelphia was in possession of the British.

The river was a favorite for privateers to land their cargoes, until the British discovered the storehouses, set them on fire, and the privateers were forced to leave.

Soon after the war, James Baremore built what is now Smithville Inn in 1787, a single room along a well-traveled stagecoach route.

The Historic Towne of Smithville is now an authentic 18th-century village filled with shops. There are over 60 unique boutiques and specialty shops. Stroll along the cobblestone and brick paths or feed the ducks in Lake Meone, you’ll appreciate a time gone by…but not forgotten.

There are events beginning in April and running through December. It’s a great place to spend the day.

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    • no imageChristine (Who am I?)
      1:26 am on June 17th, 2007 1

      What a cool site! I lived in South Jersey many years ago…went to school in Mays Landing, lived in Egg Harbor City for a time, and lived in Pleasantville and Atlantic City for a time as well.

      I had almost forgotten about Smithville. A friend of mine used to run a bookstore there…doesn’t look like it’s there anymore, from the website…and I used to work for her there from time to time.

      Your post broght back some nice memories. Maybe one day we’ll come back to visit…that B&B looks really nice!

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    • no imagecharlotte (Who am I?)
      7:43 am on June 17th, 2007 2

      Christine: OMG it’s such a small world! I was born and raised in Pleasantville. I’ve lived mostly in Galloway since getting married. For a couple years I lived in a condo right by Smithville. I could see it from my living room window.

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    • no imageColleen (Who am I?)
      4:09 pm on June 17th, 2007 3

      I remember going to Smithville when I was about 8 or 9 and being bored to tears. I’m sure I’d enjoy it a lot more now!

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    • no imagecharlotte (Who am I?)
      4:31 pm on June 17th, 2007 4

      Colleen: If you like country type stuff to buy for your house and yard or if you just like to buy stuff… you’ll love it! :)

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