Centreville, Alabama
Centreville is a city of 2,741 people in Bibb County, Alabama, founded in 1823.
Why visit Centreville
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Centreville Historic District and Davidson-Smitherman House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Centreville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Centreville
Centreville is a city in and the county seat of Bibb County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,800.
From the Wikipedia article Centreville, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Centreville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Alabama, United States
Davidson-Smitherman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Human settlement in Alabama, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes13
1 more on the map.
History
The Cahaba River falls near Centreville, which made the town a strategic location for transportation through the region. The first post office in Bibb County was established in Centreville in 1821. Sarah Willis Chotard obtained a patent for land in this area in 1823 and began moving squatters off the land and laid out a plot for the new town of Centreville.
In 1829, Centreville became the permanent seat for Bibb County after several years of debate and different locations of the county courthouse, and the town was incorporated in 1832. Centreville's historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On May 27, 1973, a violent tornado struck the city, causing major damage across the area.
On March 25, 2021, a violent tornado hit the southern and eastern portions of Centreville, causing significant damage to the area and rendering the Bibb County Airport a total loss.
From the History section of Centreville, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship14
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare4
Map of Centreville
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 32°F | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 35°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 40°F | 5.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 47°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 56°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 68°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 38°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Centreville 6 Sw 72229 (9 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
Bibb County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-10-08: Hurricane Nate (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 33 miles away.
- Brent 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Alabaster 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- McCalla 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Calera 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Helena 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Tuscaloosa 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Bessemer 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Hueytown 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Hoover 34 mi northeast, about 55 min by car
- Northport 34 mi northwest, about 54 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
- Bibb County, Alabama courthouse, Unknown author, Public domain
- Davidson-Smitherman House in Centreville, Rammerjammer, CC BY-SA 3.0
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