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 community's elevation is 177 feet (54 m).[1]
Location
editCenterville, 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
editCenterville is home to Roberts Elementary School.
History
editCivil War history
editSoldiers 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.
- Pvt. Andrew Fraser Berry - Born November 1839. Previous resident of Thomasville, Georgia. More details
- 2nd Lieutenant James B. Conner - Born January 22, 1840 in Leon County. More details
- Pvt. Wesley, R. Felkel - Born in 1837 in South Carolina. More details
- Pvt George Washington Jeffcoat - Born March 12, 1833 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. More details
- Pvt. Irvin Watson Gramling - Born October 30, 1840. Farmer, Leon County. More details
- Pvt. Wilber Wightman Gramling - Born March 30, 1843 in Spartanburg, SC. Previously resident Thomasville, Georgia [1]
- Pvt. James F. Harley - Born April 30, 1862 in Centerville. More details
- 2nd Sergeant William Thomas Snipes - Born on April 13, 1838. Previous resident of Thomasville, Georgia. More details
Political
editLeon County Commissioners are elected in a nonpartisan election. For reference, however, their party registrations are listed.
| Centerville Area Governmental Representation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Position | Name | Party |
| County Commission At-Large | Nick Maddox | Democrat |
| County Commission At-Large | Carolyn Cummings | Democrat |
| County Commission Dist. 4 | Brian Welch | Democrat |
| U.S. House | Neal Dunn | Republican |
| Florida House | Allison Tant | Democrat |
| Florida Senate | Corey Simon | Republican |