Centerville is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Belmont County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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.
History
Centerville was laid out in 1817, and most likely was named from its location near the
geographical center
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of
Smith Township. An old variant name of Centerville was Demos. A post office called Demos was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1923.
References
Unincorporated communities in Belmont County, Ohio
1817 establishments in Ohio
Populated places established in 1817
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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