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− | * | + | * 1837 - Established, Judge Smith {{Surname|Orr}} (after whom [[Orrville, Ohio]] was named) and Johnathan {{Surname|Casebrier}} opened the first general store in the re-located village. <ref>History of Smithville & Surrounding Area: 1776-1976 - In celebration of the American Revolution bicentennial. </ref> |