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Smithville - "Best Kept Secret"A Community Nestled in the PinesThe city of Smithville was incorporated back in 1895. Smithville is a beautiful city on the banks of the Colorado River approximately 50 miles southeast of Austin, the capital of Texas and 15 miles east of Bastrop. Smithville is located among the Lost Pines of Texas, where the community enjoys the shade of the many old oak and pecan trees. The population of Smithville is approximately 4,339; it is a peaceful and quiet community. The City of Smithville boasts the only airport facility in the county. In the midst of the small town the schools are defiantly not lacking. Smithville Independent School District has received exemplary accreditation with faculty members who go that extra mile for the students. A Peaceful and Relaxing Place
Smithville School Information“The mission of Smithville I.S.D. is to improve the academic performance of students. In order to achieve this mission the school district shall provide effective instructional leadership, responsible fiscal management, and foster an atmosphere in which all students can develop and mature academically, physically, emotionally, and socially.” More school information: www.smithvilleisd.org OR www.schoolmatters.com
Smithville Real EstateThe city of Smithville is peaceful and quiet at heart. It is not budding in haste, though growth is coming at a controllable pace. It is a place to relax and get away from the busyness of a big town, a place to raise a family or retire. Smithville real estate is located among the Lost Pines of Texas; the community enjoys the shade of the many old oak and pecan trees in the quaint historic district of town. Contact me for all your Smithville real estate needs and we will explore all that Smithville has to offer! |
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The business community welcomes you to Smithville to enjoy the vast gift and antique shops on Main Street. There are quaint little mom and pop restaurants that offer a variety of home cooked foods, and eight lovely bed and breakfast accommodations to choose from. In Smithville there are homes built back from the 1800’s that you can take leisurely tours in as well. Bastrop and Buescher State Parks are conveniently located near town for the outdoorsy type, which offers hiking, fishing, swimming, canoeing and much more. The 1998 hit movie, Hope Floats, which stars Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick, Jr., did its filming right here in Smithville. What a fabulous place to live!