Centerville, Kansas

Centerville is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 78.[2] It is located 8.5 miles (13.7 km) north of the city of Blue Mound.

Centerville, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Linn County (legend)
KDOT map of Linn County (legend)
Centerville is located in Kansas
Centerville
Centerville
Centerville is located in the United States
Centerville
Centerville
Coordinates: 38°13′44″N 95°00′53″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyLinn
Founded1855
Elevation
[1]
938 ft (286 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total78
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66014
Area code913
FIPS code20-12325
GNIS ID2804493[1]

History

The first post office in Centerville was established in March 1855.[3] Currently, Centerville has a post office with ZIP code 66014.[4] The Kansas City branch of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad runs through Centerville. The railroad supported local industries, a grain elevator and a passenger depot. The old Amoco Pumphouse building was converted to an event venue in 2007.

Geography

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Centerville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202078—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Centerville as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

The community is served by Prairie View USD 362 public school district.

Notable people

Centerville was the birthplace of the dancer and choreographer Wayne Lamb.[6]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Centerville, Kansas
  2. "Profile of Centerville, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  4. ZIP Code Lookup Archived June 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Climate Summary for Centerville, Kansas
  6. "Wayne Lamb". The Legacy Project. Purdue University. Archived from the original on February 14, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2014.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Linn County, Kansas


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