Often known simply as Smith, for a family that settled there in 1859, Smith Valley is an unincorporated agricultural community in Lyon County, Nevada. Wovoka, a Paiute religious leader also known as Jack Wilson, was born and raised in Smith Valley. He founded the Ghost Dance Movement of 1890. The village of Wellington, which dates back to the 1860s, is located at the southern end of Smith Valley, near the village of Smith.
Recommended Resources
Smith Valley Fire Protection District
The volunteer service provides fire suppression and emergency medical services from three station, two in Wellington, and the other just outside of Smith, Nevada. A profile of the district, membership information, and a gallery of photographs are presented.
http://www.svfpd.org/
Situated in Wellington, Smith Valley, Nevada, the dealereship offers new and used farm equipment, including Case, Kubota, Krone, Kuhn, and MacDon products as well as utility vehicles and accessories. Its product lines, equipment, parts, and services are highlighted.
http://www.smithvalleygarage.com/
Affiliated with Rotary International, the Smith Valley, Nevada service organization is featured, with an overview of its projects and events, meeting schedules, contacts, and membership policies. Scholarship information is included.
http://www.smithvalleyrotary.org/
Located on Day Lane, in the village of Smith, Nevada, the 9-12th grade school is part of the Lyon County School District. Its academic and athletics programs are highlighted, along with a food menu, weekly announcements, and contacts.
http://www.svs.lyon.k12.nv.us/
The Smith Valley, Nevada dental practice is highlighted, with an overview of its services, an introduction to the dental staff, facility location, hours of operation, and appointment policies.
http://www.dentistsmithvalley.com/
The unofficial community site promotes Smith Valley, Nevada businesses, organizations, and services, including a business directory, service clubs, a calendar of events, and classified advertising.
http://www.smith-valley.com/
The Smith Valley, Nevada resort offers to sporting clay courses, with shooting stations along natural sage, bitter brush, and willows. General information about the recreational vehicle sites, cottage rentals, and day trips are put forward, and a map shows the location of the facilities.
http://www.wrresort.com/
