Historic Centerville, Inc.

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Historic Centerville, Inc.

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Cheeseballs for sale!

Historic Centerville, Inc. has taken on the Psi Iota Xi sorority cheeseball sale. The same cheeseballs will be available for the same prices ($6.00 each). Members of Historic Centerville will be taking orders in November for delivery the week of Thanksgiving. Several varieties are available including dried beef, cheddar, cheddar with nuts and dessert. They freeze well so stock up for all your holiday parties and get-togethers. Historic Centerville appreciates this opportunity and will appreciate your support as we continue to work to restore and maintain our historic buildings. Call 855-5333 to place an order or for more information.

Some history about Centerville

Centerville was platted in 1814. In 1818 it became the county seat and remained so until 1873. The streets were originally 100 feet wide, but with the increased activity in town when it became the county seat, the width was decreased to 65 feet. Buildings with common walls were erected in front of original buildings. The original buildings could then be reached through the archways.

The five existing Archways are unusual in the interior of the United States. The Centerville Archways date from 1823 through 1836.

Backenstoes Archway, circa 1835 at 139 East Main Street
Dill Archway, circa 1830 at 109 S. Morton Avenue
Shortridge Archway, circa 1820 at 205 West Main Street
Lantz Archway, circa 1823 at 212 West Main Street
Malone Archway, circa 1836 at 119 West Main Street

Log cabin courthouse

Centerville is home to Wayne County's original log courthouse which was moved to Centerville and restored in 1998. It is the only original log courthouse still standing in the Northwest Territory.

The house at 319 West Main in Centerville, Indiana was home to Indiana's Civil War governor, Oliver P. Morton. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For a fun bit of history, read about the "war" between Centerville and Richmond over the location of the county seat in 1873.

History of Centerville from the Town of Centerville

Some facts about us

The Mansion House is located along National Road

Historic Centerville, Inc. owns and works on the Mansion House Inn, the Salisbury Log Courthouse, and Centerville’s historic railroad shanty. It is important to keep these building in good shape for generations to come. All fourth grade students tour the buildings and learn the important place they play in the town’s history. These buildings need much care to keep them in working order. A membership to Historic Centerville, Inc. would be a great way to support the town and preserve this history for your children. Please consider membership as a gift to yourself, family members or friends for this holiday season. Dues are Student $5, Single $20, Family $25, Partner $40, Sustaining $65, and Life $550.

Another way you can help is to visit the Mansion House during Christmas in Centerville for home-made pies and coffee. Watch the Connection for more information. Christmas in Centerville is the evening of December 8 and includes a parade with Mr. and Mrs. Claus that ends at the Log Cabin where they are available for wishes and pictures.

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