After nearly 100 years, Smartsville has officially regained its historic name. On 14 August 2008 the United States Board on Geographic Names voted unanimously to restore the middle 's' to Smartsville. For more details, refer to the links on the right-hand column. For the latest news on this "breaking story," revisit this page. And post your opinions and questions to the Forum.
The Smartsville Church Restoration Fund board has begun planning a celebration in honor of the "Return of the S." This free event will likely be held on a Saturday late afternoon sometime in the next two months, on the Smartsville Catholic Church grounds in Smartsville. Please return to this page for the latest information about this event. | Current articles about the Smartville/Smartsville resolution: Northern Calif. Town Gets Its "S" Restored To Name NorCal Town gets its 's' restored to name After 100 Years Smartville Gets Second 'S' Smartville is Officially Smartsville Again Smartsville wins battle to regain historic name Past articles about the Smartville/Smartsville debate: Smartsville, Smartville? You Decide Smartville May Get Its 's' Back Foothill Town Still Smarting Over Its Name Smartsville 'S' Debate 100 Years in the Making Town of Smartsville Fight for Their 'S' |