Location of Centerville in Leon County

Centerville is an unincorporated community in northeast Leon County, Florida, United States.[1] It is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Bradfordville and 8 miles (13 km) north of Tallahassee at the intersection of County Road 0342 (Bradfordville Road) and County Road 151 (Centerville Road). The communities elevation is 177 feet (54 m).[1]

Location

Centerville, while rural, encompasses part of a large housing development of Killearn Acres and also a few homes on Roberts Road, Centerville Road, and Bradfordville Road. Centerville's boundaries are not distinct but it is fair to say that Centerville is bordered on the north by Felkel.

Schools

Centerville is home to Roberts Elementary School

History

Civil War history

Soldiers from Centerville enlisted in Company K, 5th Florida Infantry. The following soldiers are interred at Old Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery. None died during any battles.

Political

Leon County Commissioners are elected in a nonpartisan election. For reference, however, their party registrations are listed.

Centerville Area Governmental Representation
PositionNameParty
County Commission At-LargeNick MaddoxDemocrat
County Commission At-LargeCarolyn CummingsDemocrat
County Commission Dist. 4Brian WelchDemocrat
U.S. HouseNeal DunnRepublican
Florida HouseAllison TantDemocrat
Florida SenateCorey SimonRepublican

References

30°20′N 84°06′W / 30.33°N 84.10°W / 30.33; -84.10

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