Smithsonia, Alabama
Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
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Smithsonia, also known as Cave Springs, is an unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, in the U.S. state of Alabama.
Smithsonia, Alabama | |
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  Smithsonia Location within Alabama  Smithsonia Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 34°47′39″N 87°52′45″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 157080[1] |
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]
