Centerville, Kansas
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]
Centerville, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Linn County (legend) | |
  Centerville  Centerville | |
| Coordinates: 38°13′15″N 95°0′51″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] |
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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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Linn County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
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