Centerville, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Centerville or Centreville is a name used for several places in the US state of Pennsylvania. When you see a name like this, it means there are different places with the same or very similar names. This article helps you understand which place is being talked about.

What is a Centerville?

In Pennsylvania, "Centerville" or "Centreville" can refer to a few different communities. These places are often small towns or villages. They are usually named because they were once considered a central point in their area.

Centerville in Crawford County

• Centerville, Crawford County is a borough located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. A borough is a type of self-governing town in Pennsylvania. It's a small community where people live and work.

Centerville in Washington County

• Centerville, Washington County is another borough, this time found in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Like the one in Crawford County, it's a small, independent town with its own local government.

Original Names of Villages

Sometimes, a place might have an old name that is no longer used. This is the case for two villages that were once called Centreville:

• The village of Penns Creek in Snyder County was originally known as Centreville.
• The village of Kersey in Elk County also used to be called Centreville.

See also

• In Spanish: Centerville (Pensilvania) for kids