Centerville, Florida facts for kids
Centerville is a small, quiet community in Leon County, Florida, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. You can find Centerville in the northeast part of Leon County. It is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Bradfordville and 8 miles (13 km) north of Tallahassee. The community is located where Bradfordville Road (County Road 0342) and Centerville Road (County Road 151) meet. Centerville is about 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level.
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Where is Centerville Located?
Even though Centerville is mostly a rural area, it includes parts of a large neighborhood called Killearn Acres. You can also find homes along Roberts Road, Centerville Road, and Bradfordville Road. Centerville does not have exact borders, but it is generally understood that Felkel is to its north.
Schools in Centerville
Centerville is home to Roberts Elementary School. This school serves the younger students in the community.
A Look at Centerville's Past
Centerville has a history that includes the American Civil War.
Centerville's Role in the Civil War
During the Civil War, many brave Soldiers from Centerville joined the fight. They were part of Company K, which was a unit in the 5th Florida Infantry. Some of these soldiers are buried at the Old Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery. It is important to know that none of these soldiers died during any battles.
Here are some of the soldiers from Centerville:
- Pvt. Andrew Fraser Berry - He was born in November 1839.
- 2nd Lieutenant James B. Conner - He was born on January 22, 1840, in Leon County.
- Pvt. Wesley R. Felkel - He was born in 1837 in South Carolina.
- Pvt. George Washington Jeffcoat - He was born on March 12, 1833, in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
- Pvt. Irvin Watson Gramling - He was born on October 30, 1840. He was a farmer in Leon County.
- Pvt. Wilber Wightman Gramling - He was born on March 30, 1843, in Spartanburg, SC.
- Pvt. James F. Harley - He was born on April 30, 1862, in Centerville.
- 2nd Sergeant William Thomas Snipes - He was born on April 13, 1838.
