Centerville, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana facts for kids
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Centerville, Louisiana
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 Centerville, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Centerville, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Mary |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 499 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70522
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| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-13925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 560387 |
Centerville is a small community in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is not an official town but is recognized as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
Centerville is located where two main roads, Louisiana Highways 182 and 317, meet. It sits right on the Bayou Teche, a beautiful slow-moving river. The community is about 6 miles (10 km) southeast of a larger town called Franklin. In 2020, about 499 people lived in Centerville.
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History of Centerville
Centerville has a quiet history as a small community along the Bayou Teche. It has been a place where people live and work for many years. The area is known for its natural beauty and connection to the bayou.
Who Lives in Centerville?
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| 2020 | 499 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, 499 people call Centerville home. Most residents are White, making up about 84% of the population. About 8% of the people are Black or African American. Other groups, including Native American and Hispanic or Latino residents, also live in Centerville.
Learning in Centerville
Centerville has one school that serves all grades from kindergarten through 12th grade. This school is called Centerville School. It is part of the St. Mary Parish School Board, which manages public schools in the area.
Famous People from Centerville
Even though Centerville is a small place, some notable people have connections to the community.
- Carl W. Bauer: He was a politician from Louisiana. This means he was involved in making laws and decisions for the state.
- Thomas G. Clausen: He was the last person elected to be Louisiana's state education superintendent. This important job meant he was in charge of all public schools in Louisiana from 1984 to 1988. He graduated from Centerville High School around 1957.
- William J. Seymour: He was a very important African-American religious leader in the early 1900s. He played a big role in a religious movement.
