Centerville is a city in

Montgomery County, Ohio Montgomery County is in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. At the 2020 census, the population was 537,309, making it the fifth-most populous county in Ohio. The county seat is Dayton. The county was named in honor of Richard Mo ...

, United States. A core suburb of Metro Dayton, its population was 24,240 as of the 2020 census.

History

Following the signing of the

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, which opened the

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to settlement, Centerville was first surveyed in February 1796 by Aaron Nutt, Benjamin Archer, and Benjamin Robbins, three brothers-in-law who traveled from New Jersey through Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Their survey of land owned by

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occurred two months prior to the establishment of

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. They each claimed land near the intersection of Main and Franklin Streets. Robbins and two of his brothers chose land in Centerville, with Robbins selecting 160 acres northwest of the town center due to the abundance of springs. Benjamin Robbins named the settlement after his hometown of Centreville, New Jersey, citing its location between two rivers and its proximity to several other communities. In 1796, Dr. John Hole, a veteran of the

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who served under General

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, arrived in the region. He was the first

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in the area and is credited with naming Montgomery County in honor of the general. Dr. Hole settled northwest of present-day Centerville, in the area that would become Washington Township, where he built a cabin for his family near Holes Creek. On April 6, 1797, Benjamin Robbins and his family arrived in Centerville from Dry Ridge, Kentucky, after constructing a wagon road over ten days. Robbins built a log cabin for his family, which was later damaged by a storm. His son, Sam Robbins, would later become the first mayor of Centerville. In 1799, Edmund Munger arrived with his family and advocated for formal education. His seven children attended a neighborhood school constructed from logs sourced from nearby hardwood forests. Attendance at such schools was often irregular, particularly for boys who were needed at home to assist with farm work. By 1825, the Ohio legislature recognized that revenue from the land section allocated in each township for school funding was insufficient to support the state's expanding population. In response, lawmakers authorized a statewide school tax to provide more consistent financial support for education. The implementation of the statewide school tax led to the construction of more durable school buildings. Brick structures replaced earlier log cabin schools, and the number of schools in Washington Township grew to nine, commonly referred to as district schools. Centerville was officially recognized by the state in 1803,

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ted in 1805, and incorporated as a town in 1830. As more families settled in the area, they cleared land to build homes and establish farms. Early settlers initially constructed

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s, which were later replaced by stone homes made from the region's abundant

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. At one point in the 19th century, nearly 100 stone buildings lined local streets and homesteads, many of which still exist today. Because

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was outlawed in the Northwest Territory, slave owners generally did not settle in Centerville. However, southwest Ohio had several escape routes for enslaved individuals fleeing north after crossing the

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. One route from

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passed through

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, Springboro and Centerville. Another began in Ripley and traveled through Wilmington and Centerville.

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activity was present in Centerville and Washington Township, where historical evidence suggests that four safe houses associated with the

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existed. In one instance from the late 1820s, a runaway slave was found and sheltered by the Sunderland family on their farm. The slave worked for the Sunderlands until the Kentucky owner was informed of his location by the suitor of one of the Sunderland daughters. When slave hunters arrived at the farm, the runaway managed to escape. In 1863, schools in Centerville and Washington Township enrolled approximately 550 students. Enrollment remained in the hundreds until 1955, when it surpassed 1,100. By 1960, the number had doubled, and by 1969, enrollment exceeded 6,800 students. That same year, the district was renamed Centerville City Schools. Centerville High School was subsequently moved to its current campus in 1973. In 1900, the U.S. Post Office changed the spelling of the town's name from "Centreville" to "Centerville." In 1908, the Town Hall Theatre was constructed and originally served as Washington Township's hall and seat of government. It was used for meetings of township trustees and as a venue for various community activities. The building housed the township government offices until 1985. In 1989, the township repurposed the structure into a performing arts center. Between 1992 and 1996, renovations added an auditorium, lobby, rehearsal space, dance studio, and scene shop. In 2019, a dispute emerged between Centerville and Washington Township over the adjacent open space, with the township advocating to maintain it as green space. Both parties submitted bids for the property, and it was acquired by Centerville. In 2023, the Centerville Noon Optimist Club donated 20,000 to the Town Hall Theatre to support renovations that included new seating and improvements to comfort and acoustics. In 1913, Centerville sustained minimal damage during the Great Flood of 1913 due to its relatively high elevation. The city sits on one of the highest points in Montgomery County. In 1968, the First National Bank of Miamisburg branch in Centerville was robbed three times by the same individual on April 30, June 17, and July 11. During each incident, he entered the bank during business hours, approached the tellers, and demanded money. The tellers complied, handing over cash, which the robber placed in a bag before fleeing on foot. Following the first robbery, bank employees remained on high alert, anticipating a possible return. During the subsequent incidents, tellers activated the bank's silent alarm system, which featured a delay of three to five minutes before notifying the Centerville police. Despite rapid law enforcement response, the suspect escaped each time. He was apprehended after the third robbery. On December 2, 1968, Centerville became a city. In 1971, Centerville High School established WCWT-FM, a student-operated radio station. It originally broadcast from a converted restroom at Magsig Middle School. In 1975, following the high school's move to a new campus, new studios were built to continue the operations. In 2021, WCWT-FM marked its 50th year of operation. Washington Township and Centerville

Miami Valley Hospital South opened in Centerville in 2007 as an outpatient facility with an emergency department. Due to the city's population growth, the facility was expanded into a full-service hospital by 2013, which included a five-story patient wing and multiple specialty care services including

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, and maternity care. The original facility, completed in October 2007, covered and cost approximately 79.5 million to build. It included a general surgery emergency department with 10 operating rooms and employed around 200 staff, many trained at Miami Valley Hospital. By 2013, the hospital had expanded to a complex with 60 beds, located on a campus adjacent to Interstate 675. Centerville and Washington Township voted November 5, 2008, on whether to create a merger commission. The proposed merger commission succeeded in the city but failed in the township. In 2018, Centerville celebrated its 50th anniversary as a

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Geography

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Although the city is located primarily in Montgomery County, a small portion is located in Greene County. According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

Climate

According to the

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system, Centerville has a

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(''Dfa''). Summers are typically hot and humid, while winters are cold and dry. Due to its location in the

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, Centerville is susceptible to severe weather events, including tornadoes from spring to fall. Floods, blizzards, and severe thunderstorms also occur. Centerville has experienced various weather events. On May 25, 2011, an EF0 tornado briefly touched down near Miami Valley Hospital South, causing minor tree damage and reaching peak winds of , according to the

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. The same storm system also produced large

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, measuring up to 3 inches, which damaged vehicles and buildings in Centerville and Bellbrook. No injuries were reported. On April 3, 2025, an EF0 tornado formed in Warren County and traveled approximately into Centerville. The tornado reached a maximum wind speed of . Centerville was affected by the Great Flood of 1913, but its higher elevation helped it avoid the severe damage experienced by other nearby communities.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 23,999 people, 10,693 households, and 6,694 families living in the city. The

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was . There were 11,421 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 90.2%

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, 4.0%

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, 0.2% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population. There were 10,693 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age in the city was 46.9 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 23,024 people, 9,996 households, and 6,597 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 10,422 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 92.33%

, 2.94%

, 0.13% Native American, 3.17% Asian, 0.06%

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, 0.26% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population. There were 9,996 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.82. In the city the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $54,892, and the median income for a family was $68,580. Males had a median income of $52,331 versus $34,881 for females. The

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for the city was $30,210. About 3.4% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the

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, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Centerville has a

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of 81,500 and a

of 50,770, both above the state and national averages. The city's

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rate is 5.5%, slightly below the national average. Centerville has a municipal

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rate of 2.35 per 1,000 of assessed valuation, placing it among the lowest rates in Montgomery County. The city's

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rate was 8.9%, lower than the Ohio state average of 13.2%. Centerville imposes an

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rate of 5.2%, which is higher than the national average of 4.6%. The city's

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rate is 7.3%, aligning with the national average. Miami Valley Hospital South employs approximately 1,820 people, making it one of the largest employers in Centerville. The Centerville City School District has a workforce of about 1,640. The city includes around 1,161 businesses across multiple sectors.

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trade is the largest employment category, with about 2,305 workers, followed by

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with approximately 2,137 and professional, scientific, and technical services with around 1,549.

Arts and culture

Centerville has the largest collection of early stone houses in the state of Ohio. Many are listed in the

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. The Town Hall Theatre is located in downtown Centerville. The Heart of Centerville features a selection of boutiques, restaurants and businesses in a historic setting which includes Ohio's largest collection of early stone buildings.

Government

Centerville has a

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government with a seven-member city council elected

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for four-year terms. The mayor, selected from among the council members, serves as the presiding officer. The council provides legislative direction, while the city manager oversees daily administrative operations in accordance with the council's recommendations.

Education

Centerville High School Main Entrance May 2014

Centerville Public Schools are part of the Centerville City School District. The district has a preschool which is located in each of the two elementary schools teaching kindergarten to first grade. The district also has six elementary schools teaching second through fifth grade, three middle schools teaching sixth through eight grade, as well as one high school and an alternative high school. The other public schools in this district include: * Centerville Primary Village North (1970) * Centerville Primary Village South (2007) * Normandy Elementary School (1964) * Stingley Elementary School (1962) * Driscoll Elementary School (1962) * Weller Elementary (1959) * W.O. Cline Elementary School (1955) * John Hole Elementary School (1956) * C.W. Magsig Middle School (1924) * Hadley E. Watts Middle School (1969) * Tower Heights Middle School (1967) * Centerville School of Possibilities (1961) * Centerville High School (1973) There is also one Catholic K-8 School and a Seventh-day Adventist Pre-12 Preparatory School serving the city. Washington-Centerville Public Library offers residents access to more than 380,000 books, audios, movies, and music as well as educational programs, community services, and research assistance for youth and adults.

Notable people

* Hannah Beachler,

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winner for production design * Michael Bennett, NFL defensive tackle for the

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* Erma Bombeck, essayist * Stevie Brock, singer * Phil Donahue, talk show host * Nancy Dutiel, fashion and beauty model ( Lancôme) * Claire Falknor, professional soccer player for the Houston Dash *

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, was appointed 22nd Secretary of the Army by President Obama on May 18, 2016 * Andy Harmon, former

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player * A. J. Hawk, former NFL linebacker for the

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, and

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, played

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at Ohio State before becoming a sports analyst on the

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program College Gameday * Will Johnson, NFL fullback * Ben Judd, video game agent and producer * Pat Kilbane, comic actor, singer * Nate Leaman, American ice hockey coach * Holley Mangold, Olympic weightlifter and female football player *

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, former offensive lineman for the

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* Sean Murphy, baseball catcher for the

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* Mike Nugent, played football for

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, and the

and

of the

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* Ifeadi Odenigbo, Current defensive end for the

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* Chip Reese, poker player * Joe Thuney, Current offensive guard for the

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* Mike Tolbert, American football player

Sister cities

Centerville has two

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, as designated by

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: * Waterloo,

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, Canada * Bad Zwischenahn,

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, Germany

References

External links

The Centerville-Washington Township Historical Society
Retrieved July 15, 2016
City of Centerville

Heart of Centerville
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