Powel J. Smith (November 10, 1874 – August 10, 1942) was an American businessman and politician from Glens Falls, New York.
[3] He returned to Glens Falls in 1900 and became a partner with John Lavery Jr. in a grocery store.
[6] Smith was president of the Board of Education of Union Free School District No.
He served as a director and president of the Glens Falls Hospital for several years, and at one point was on the City Planning Commission.
[7] Smith was a member of the First Baptist Church of Glens Falls and served as chairman of its board of trustees for many years.
He was also chairman of the board of trustees of the YMCA and a member of the Freemasons, the Elks, and the Rotary Club.