Centerville, Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Centerville, Massachusetts
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1856 Country Store
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Location of ZIP code 02632 Centerville within the Town of Barnstable, county, and state
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| • Total | 8.8 sq mi (23 km2) |
| • Land | 7.3 sq mi (19 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) |
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| • Total | 10,742 |
| • Density | 1,471.507/sq mi (568.152/km2) |
Centerville is a charming village located on Cape Cod in Barnstable, Massachusetts. It is one of seven villages that make up the town of Barnstable. Centerville is mostly a place where people live, but it also has a small area with shops and businesses.
Discover Centerville!
Centerville is known for its beautiful beaches. It also has its own elementary school and a public library. You can find the Centerville Historic District here. This area helps protect the village's old buildings and history. The Centerville Historical Museum is also a great place to learn about the past.
What's in Centerville?
Centerville includes a neighborhood called Craigville. This is where you'll find the popular Craigville Beach. Long ago, Centerville was called Chequaquet. This old name means "pleasant harbor."
Famous Spots and Fun Facts
Centerville is home to some famous local spots:
- Four Seas Ice Cream: This award-winning ice cream shop is a favorite. It's been serving delicious treats for a long time.
- Centerville Pie Company: This company makes amazing pies. Their pies were even mentioned on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2010!
You can also find the St. Francis Xavier cemetery on Pine Street. This is where Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her husband Sargent Shriver are laid to rest. In 1993, Jaleel White, who played Steve Urkel on the TV show Family Matters, performed a play at the Centerville Public Library. The American composer Amy Beach spent many of her summers in Centerville during the 1920s and 1930s.
