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′15″N 95°0′51″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 [1]
GNIS ID477898 [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]

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. "Centerville, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  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 10 June 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 14 February 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.

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


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