Centerville, Spencer County, Indiana facts for kids
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Centerville
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 Centerville, Spencer County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Centerville, Spencer County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Spencer |
| Township | Grass |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47635
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432345 |
Centerville is a small, unincorporated community found in Grass Township, within Spencer County, in the state of Indiana, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town.
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A Look Back: Centerville's History
Centerville first began to form in the early 1840s. For a while, it was also known by another name: Oakland.
When Did Centerville Get a Post Office?
A post office was opened in the community in 1847. It was called the Oakland post office. This post office served the area for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1895.
Where is Centerville Located?
Centerville is located in the state of Indiana. You can find its exact spot using geographic coordinates.
Centerville's Coordinates and Elevation
The community is located at 37°59′39″N 87°03′48″W / 37.99417°N 87.06333°W. This means it's at 37 degrees, 59 minutes, 39 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 3 minutes, 48 seconds West longitude. Centerville is about 456 feet (or 139 meters) above sea level.
