Centerville, Butte County, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Centerville, California
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Historic Centerville Schoolhouse in 2020
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 Centerville, California
Location in California
Centerville, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Butte County |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
Centerville is a small, quiet place in Butte County, California. It is not a city, but an unincorporated community. This means it's a settled area without its own local government. Centerville is located right along Butte Creek. It is a short distance west of a town called Paradise.
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Where is Centerville?
Centerville is a populated place in California. It sits about 659 feet (201 m) above the ocean. You can get to Centerville by taking Honey Run Road. This road is off Skyway Avenue. It's about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of State Route 99.
A Look at Centerville's Past
Centerville has some interesting history.
The First Post Office
Centerville once had its own post office. It opened in 1880. The post office was named after John Adams. He was the very first postmaster there. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1913.
Centerville Cemetery
Just a little way northeast of Centerville is the Centerville Cemetery. This is a historic burial ground. It reminds us of the people who lived in this area long ago.
Centerville Power Plant
Centerville is home to a small power plant. It is called the Centerville Power Plant. This plant makes electricity using water. It is a type of hydroelectric power plant.
The plant was built around 1900. It uses water facilities that are very old. These facilities were first used during California's Gold Rush. Back then, they helped with a type of mining called hydraulic mining. Today, they help create clean energy.
When the power plant is working, the amount of water in Butte Creek goes up. There are signs along the creek to warn people. They say that the water level can rise very quickly. This helps keep everyone safe near the creek.
