Centerville, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Centerville, Wisconsin
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 Centerville, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Centerville, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562894 |
Centerville (sometimes spelled Centreville) is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's located in the Town of Trempealeau in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, in the United States.
Exploring Centerville
Centerville is easy to find because it sits right where three important roads meet. These roads are Wisconsin Highway 35, Wisconsin Highway 93, and Wisconsin Highway 54. This spot is also part of the scenic Great River Road. If you ever need to call someone in Centerville, you'll use the 608 area code.
Curling Fun in Centerville
Centerville is home to a cool sports club called the Centerville Curling Club. It started way back in 1947. Curling is a sport played on ice, where players slide stones towards a target area. The club first had three sheets of ice for playing. In 1996, they built a brand new facility with four sheets of ice. This new building is connected to the Trempealeau Town Hall. Even with the new building, the original curling club building is still standing!
Local Hero: Dan Guillou
Centerville is proud to be the childhood home of Dan Guillou. He graduated from GET High School in 1988. Dan is a true inspiration! He was a member of the 2000 US Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby team. This amazing team won a gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
Images for kids
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A view of downtown Centerville, Wisconsin.
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Looking north at the entrance sign for Centerville.
