Centerville, Kansas
Centerville, Kansas | |
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  Centerville | |
| Coordinates: 38°13′15″N 95°0′51″W / 38.22083°N 95.01417°WCoordinates: 38°13′15″N 95°0′51″W / 38.22083°N 95.01417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Linn |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66014 |
| Area code | 913 |
| GNIS ID | 477898 [1] |
Centerville is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Kansas, United States. It is 16.5 miles (26.6 km) west-northwest of Pleasanton. Centerville has a post office with ZIP code 66014.[2]
History[]
The first post office in Centerville was established in March 1855.[3]
Geography[]
Climate[]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Centerville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
Education[]
The community is served by Prairie View USD 362 public school district.
Notable people[]
Centerville was the birthplace of the dancer and choreographer Wayne Lamb.[5]
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup Archived June 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ Climate Summary for Centerville, Kansas
- ^ "Wayne Lamb". The Legacy Project. Purdue University. Archived from the original on 14 February 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
Further reading[]
Municipalities and communities of Linn County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Linn County, Kansas
- Unincorporated communities in Kansas
- East-Central Kansas geography stubs