Town of Smithfield
Hams, History, and Hospitality
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 Smithfield was named after Arthur Smith, who patented 1450 acres in 1637. In 1750, his descendent Arthur Smith IV, had the land surveyed and laid out as a town. The town originally comprised of four streets with 72 lots. Within two years all the lots were sold. Each lot sold for four pounds, six schillings, roughly the equivalent of $7 today. American history unfolded around Smithfield: Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, and Reconstruction. The architecture reflects the different eras with Victorian, Dutch Colonial, Georgian, and American Gothic styles. The Smithfield Visitor Center at 335 Main Street gives information on a Self Guided Walking Tour of the Historical District. The tour consists of 44 homes and business buildings that cover the span of American history. Shopping is a treat in the Historical District, where you can browse your day away in quaint shops that sell everything from Antiques to Clothing to unique Gifts. Modern day Smithfield, located in Isle of Wight County, and is, according to the Virginia Review, “one of the prettiest towns in Virginia.” Smithfield is the corporate headquarters of Smithfield Foods, famous for their Smithfield hams and other pork products. Smithfield holds the record for the largest ham biscuit in the Guinness Book of World Records, awarded officially on March 21, 2003. The huge ham biscuit was 8’ wide, 14”tall, contained 500 lbs of ham, with a total weight of 2200 lbs. Smithfield offers a varied array of recreation choices. Golfing, boating, fishing, picnicking, organized sports, tennis, horseback riding, nature trails, and even a park for skateboarders are all available.
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Disclosure Laws >Disclaimer Clauses
Before the professional inspects the home that you are buying, you will be asked to sign an acknowledgment of the scope of the inspection. This document will probably include a disclaimer clause designed to relieve the company of responsibility if they should miss a defect. What happens if a defect is missed during an inspection?
The disclaimer clause may get the inspection company off the hook for a defect if there is no visual indication of a problem. If the inspector clearly indicated that he was not checking for that problem--many inspectors do not check for dry rot or inspect roofs--then the recourse will be limited. If negligence is involved, or if the defect should have been obvious to a professional inspector, the disclaimer is not likely to protect the inspector. If you find an undiscovered defect, discuss the matter with the inspector. Depending on the situation, the responsibility for remedying the problem may rest with you, the sellers, and/or the inspector.
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Where would you go to visit the largest ancient castle in the world?
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You would travel to Prague, Czech Republic, to see the Prague Castle, built in the 9th century, with a total surface area of 18 acres. |
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