The site of Smithville was originally home to a tribe of Missouri Indians. Humphrey "Yankee" Smith settled the area in 1822 where he built a mill on the Missouri River and provided the name for the town.
The town saw the worst flooding from the Little Platte River in 1965, which saw destruction of the town - a flood control dam and lake were created to allow the town to be resurrected in 1982.
The American Angus Hall of Fame houses the largest collection of Angus history in the world. Headmounts and photos of historic events are highlights of the displays at the World Angus headquarters.
Address: American Angus Hall of Fame, 925 South Commercial, Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089, United States
Phone: 1 (816) 532-0811, Fax: 1 (816) 532-0851
The Jerry L Litton Visitor Center highlights the life of late Representative Jerry Litton who gained fame for his political skill and revolutionary agricultural ideas. The center also offers a complete overview of the Corps of Engineers mission relating to management of a 7,200-acre reservoir. The visitor center has an aquarium and a bird viewing area.
Hours:
April 1 to April 12: 8am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
April 13 to April 30: 8am-4pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Sat:12pm-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
May 1 to September 30: 8am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
October 1 to March 31: 8am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat, Sun, Sat
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