Centerville, Ohio
Centerville is a city of 25,205 people in Greene County, Ohio, founded in 1796.
Why visit Centerville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 59 parks and trails, 154 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Town Hall Theatre, Centerville High School Performing Arts Center, Berryhill-Morris House and Charles F. Kettering House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Centerville
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About Centerville
Centerville is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. A core suburb in Dayton metropolitan area, its population was 24,240 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Centerville, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Town Hall Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
Theater and former town meeting hall in Centerville, Ohio, United States
27 North Main Street, Centerville
Centerville High School Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
Theater in Centerville near Dayton, Ohio, United states
Fraze Pavilion
Cinema and theater · 4.2 mi
Outdoor theater in Kettering, Ohio, United States
Yankee Street Market
Farm and orchard · 2.9 mi
8491 Yankee Street, Centerville
"Seasonal"
Museums and landmarks7
Berryhill-Morris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Charles F. Kettering House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds59
Forest Walk Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Forest Walk Park is a nature park with trails and wooded areas. The park can be accessed from Forest Brook Boulevard and Deer Run Road....
7570 Forest Brook Boulevard, Centerville
Old Lane Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Old Lane Park is a neighborhood park with tennis courts and play equipment featuring climbers, slides, belt swings and infant swings.
500 Druewood Lane, Washington Township
Forest Field Park
Park · 1.7 mi
2100 East Centerville Station Rd, Centerville
sunrise-sunset
47 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes154
Huey Magoo's
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.4 mi
6230 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville
Su-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
Bob Evans
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
7115 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville
Mo-Fr 06:30-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-21:00
Boston Stoker Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
215 North Main Street, Centerville
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 08:00-19:00
Chiapas Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
298 North Main Street, Centerville
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
China Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
175 Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East, Centerville
Su 12:00-22:00; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Coffee Hub
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
450 North Main Street, Centerville
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-17:00
Graeter's
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.8 mi
2 North Main Street, Centerville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Greek Street
Restaurant · Greek · 0.7 mi
101 Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East, Centerville
11:00-21:00
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
291 Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East, Centerville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
142 more on the map.
History
Following the signing of the Treaty of Greenville, which opened the Northwest Territory to settlement, Centerville was first surveyed in February 1796 by Aaron Nutt, Benjamin Archer, and Benjamin Robbins, three brothers-in-law who traveled from New Jersey through Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Their survey of land owned by John Cleves Symmes occurred two months prior to the establishment of Dayton. They each claimed land near the intersection of Main and Franklin Streets. Robbins and two of his brothers chose land in Centerville, with Robbins selecting 160 acres northwest of the town center due to the abundance of springs. Benjamin Robbins named the settlement after his hometown of Centreville, New Jersey, citing its location between two rivers and its proximity to several other communities.
In 1796, Dr. John Hole, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War who served under General Richard Montgomery, arrived in the region. He was the first physician in the area and is credited with naming Montgomery County in honor of the general. Dr. Hole settled northwest of present-day Centerville, in the area that would become Washington Township, where he built a cabin for his family near Holes Creek.
From the History section of Centerville, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Home2 Suites Dayton-Centerville
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
5161 Cornerstone North Boulevard, Centerville
Churches and places of worship23
Dayton Korean Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.2 mi
200 West Franklin Street, Centerville
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Maronite Catholic Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.7 mi
50 Nutt Road, Centerville
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Bell Creek Intermediate School
School · 4.3 mi
3777 Upper Bellbrook Rd, Bellbrook
Healthcare21
Kettering Health On-Demand Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
101 Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East, Centerville
Federal Injury Centers
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
175 Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East, Centerville
Integrative Physical Medicine of Dayton
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
1504 Yankee Park Place, Centerville
Map of Centerville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 2.8 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dayton Wright Bros Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Greene County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide (Tornado)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dayton–Wright Brothers Airport (MGY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Kettering 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- West Carrollton 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Miamisburg 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Springboro 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Beavercreek 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Franklin 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Riverside 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Dayton 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Xenia 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Fairborn 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CentervilleHistoricDistrict, Weslee3, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Berryhill-Morris House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Charles F. Kettering House, Nyttend, Public domain
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